I think someone else is running it now - not 100% sure but thats what ive been told.

1. I know the business owners
2. Ask them
That is why standard sizes and steep mark…

Eco import the total window from China .
This is the main reason for the extra 30% on non std sizes
With the…

Because of the extreme climate i would us uPVC and maybe triple glazed in the most extreme conditions that occur in the world.
Aust has a mild climate in…

We are not all ultra rich and require the ultimate of everything.
Most people dont have the money to spend on items that for an Australian climate are not needed.…

Ian Curtis of Joy Division

Southern Star provide aluminium windows
(not thermally broken or uPVC)
3, 4 and 5 Clear float refers to the type of glass - basic clear glass
the middle number refers to the air…

Peter
Single glazed low -e coatings (like comfortplus and many others) reflects a portion of the radiation and another portion is absorbed and convected away (% depends on the Solar Heat…

I hope you are all using double glazed with comfort plus.
Double glazed windows with clear glass is a better option than single with comfort plus -…

Window construction
My timber window experience is based on running a timber window business (not now) for about 5 years.
Used both meranti and cedar hence the comments
Limited experience with pine…

I've got 100 now
I feel so inadequate compared to you both
Its amazing the…

Phoenix
Using First Rate
The house energy rating measures the energy efficiency of a house by allocating a point score for various design features (such as building fabric, window design, insulation, orientation…

Latest advice from the "experts" on interest rates
Unlikely to be an increase in December but expect 2-3 further increases in 2008 (and one of the increases may be 0.5%…

the down side is two of the kids tried to copy one of the stunts - put a lego train on a track and turned it on to crash into…

Rod
The Fist of Zen is one of the most humorous shows going around (for those who never grow up!)
And can you post when the bourbon sausages are next available.
I work…

cost would be the main difference between meranti and KD
I have not had much experience with KD Hardwood in real situations so would be reluctant to comment further
cheers
DQQ

Yak
I have never heard of anyone using Paulownia.
sorry
DQQ

Guym
In answer to your questions
What are the pros and cons of Meranti compared to WRC?
Roughly what is the saving as a percentage?
I am not a timber expert but here goes:
Meranti
• It…

Western Red Cedar - a very soft timber and at a premium to say Meranti
Hard wood good option
stay away from the pine
If you intend to prime and paint…

House is finished so double glazing is out of the equation now. But two bedrooms with one window each of approximately 1.5m x 1.2m. Both have eco thermal cedar blinds…

External blind will do a good job
If you put in some double glazed windows with Low E glass (wont cost a great deal extra) then you wont have to worry…

Rod
Dont get so sensitive mate.
We all agree each to their own
And are saying some of us think its a waste of money and explaining why
Of course…

I have 3 or 4 friends who have one.
Hardly ever use it. I watched a movie for 10 minutes once but hey id rather sit out side and talk.
One…

Happy Birthday M
I will have a couple of bourbons to celebrate
All the best
DQQ

At least 2 to 3 more increases next year.
Not back to the good old days of 17%
Should be fun
DQQ

kristofw
Tilt and turn single glazed - I have never seen and agree with the other why would you go that way.
Double glazed with a Low E glass in…

Matt
that last reply totally lost me (but thats not difficult)
You appear to be taking this rather personally
This is an open forum is it not?
A view was expressed and then debated…

Michelle
Well said
dQQ

Stig
While I dont agree with some of your comments I certainly respect you right to air them. I also thought this was a fairly tolerant forum

Matt
Dont know if this sort of response adds to the discussion
And if I was judged on my spelling I would still be stacking shelfs
DQQ