GavScott posted:CAn I see your Tilt and Turn window covering
We have been looking at Perfect Fit blinds, which are specifically designed for tilt and turn windows. They're a standard commodity over in the UK, but only one company does…
GavScott posted:Temporary Window Coverings Megathread
Buy a roll of sisalation, any variety....about $40 or so for umpteen metres...a roll of low tack tape to avoid damaging surfaces and you've got enough to cover most of…
GavScott posted:Power point brand vs quality
Hi Folks,
Can anyone shed any light on the best value brand of power point/light switch/electrical accessory?
Clipsal is the first that springs to mind, but their prices are mostly a…
GavScott posted:tiled or normal shower base pros and cons
What we've learned - Adelaide seems to be mostly tiled showers.
If you've got large floor tiles, then it makes the tiling to the drain harder - the tiler has to…
GavScott posted:OBs, Extensions and Insurance
Was just about to finalise the insurance through FD Beck, when I saw a note on their site which stated that existing home & contents insurance may not be valid…
GavScott posted:Aluminium Bifolds
Ed, do you recommend either PVC or Aluminium over the other for different scenarios? For example, if retro-fitting to an existing opening do you get a better result with top…
GavScott posted:Aluminium Bifolds
One of the considerations in choosing uPVC bifolds is that some of them have quite a high sill (like a few inches high) at the bottom. We were advised…
GavScott posted:uPVC windows
Keyed window locks illegal in the rest of the world? That's curious, we were just in UK & Europe I certainly saw plenty of double glazed uPVC windows (including brand…
GavScott posted:SA - Domestic Building Work Contract
Hi Folks,
Just wondering what OBs in SA are using for Domestic Building Work Contract? I know they're needed for contracts over $12K, Form 1 (available from Service SA) must…
GavScott posted:Domestic Fuel Cell
Well that's actually just the point - this unit is supposed to be more efficient than commercial power stations. Looking at the the distributor's site (http://www.neco.com.au),…
GavScott posted:Blow in Rockwool wall insulation-who does it?
Not so. Cosywrap in Adelaide do blow in Rockwool, however they appear to be an Adelaide only company.
http://www.cosywrap.com.au/files/Insula ... l%20A4.pdf
We're about to look at getting this…
GavScott posted:Domestic Fuel Cell
Npw here's an interesting concept - natural gas fuelled domestic ceramic fuel cell, 2kW output. Ready for production release from the looks of it.
http://www.cfcl.com.au/BlueGen/
Anyone heard anything?
GavScott posted:PVC Double Glazed windows in Adelaide
Thanks, this is one of the many companies I approached for a quote.
I did get a phone call back from them, but then....nothing. Seems par for the course which is…
GavScott posted:PVC Double Glazed windows in Adelaide
Can anyone with first hand experience recommend a supplier of PVC double glazing in Adelaide? Doesn't have to be local....EcoClassic won't supply here, unfortunately.
Thanks,
Gavin
GavScott posted:Insulating existing brick veneer walls
We have a 1970s vintage brick veneer home in Adelaide. It's very poorly designed - garage along the northern wall (no winter light or heat), big east & west facing…
