Hi Parkesy55,
I think they must be bluffing, double glazing is much better noise insulation that laminated. The only time laminated glass is better is when it is laminated double glazing,…

I reckon even with locks these windows wouldn't be all that hard to break through... You might as well replace the windows with double glazed windows with an internal locking…

Hi dragonchild,
For those windows you could go with awning or tilt in windows with restrictors. For the above head height mounted windows you could get a motorized remote opening (with…

Hi kate123,
Have you considered any of these?
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=31381
Cheers,
Zilla

Glass can be opaque and then It will be just as private as anything else =)

Hi Pulpo,
In my 25 years of experience I've never heard of both sheets being Low-e. Hard coating Low-e shouldn't be used on the face 2 of double glazed units, except…

Hi Evelin,
I couldn't agree more! Haha but if you are looking for european windows, I know of a few places that can supply to WA =D

Hi Cerian,
I know of Easy Windows, in Mona Vale who do double glazed uPVC windows and doors. For the wall removal I know people who have worked with Constructex and…

I think it might be 'sliding panel' and 'sliding panel fixed'?
could be wrong though...
let us know,
cheers =)

Hi mickm333,
Have you looked at roller blinds? I've seen some pretty nice ones and there are plenty of options design-wise.
I don't really know of the quality difference between companies but…