If you are considering using aluminium windows then ensure they are thermally-improved or thermally-broken frames, standard aluminium windows conduct a huge amount of heat into and out of your building, decreasing comfort and increasing running costs. Timber windows and thermally-broken aluminium windows are similar in terms of thermal performance. Well painted timber windows should be maintenance free for 10-15 years, yes they will require more effort over time than aluminium but it is not a weekly event. This is still a major factor for many people in making this choice. Accoya timber (have a Google) is relatively new but does appear to allow a painted finish to last even longer. Double glazing, yes it costs more but not twice as much. If you buy good quality frames why would you not also buy good quality glass (and vice versa). It can be relatively easy to replace the single glazing in your existing frames with double glazing although this depends on the frames themselves. These are probably the largest areas of glass in your home, if you use single glazing you will lose more than 50% of your heat through them (depending the level of insulation in the remainder of the building, possibly more) hence choosing the right glass is incredibly important. Building comfort is a product of many many factors, each decision contributes to the whole. Be mindful of 'death by a thousand cuts'. I hope this helps a little.

When I got the colour samples I thought monument was the one for sure and that Ironstone was too blue. However once home and looking at the colours in different spots, Ironstone really stood out out as a complement to the brick. The brick is inside as well but we are intending to render that. The ironstone looks very nice with Dulux Hogbristle etc and these are colours and tones that I love so am hoping will look good. We have started on the bathroom which I am keeping simple, black matt floor and gloss white walls and adding colour with accessories. Thanks all with your comments. I am sure I will have more questions as we go along as this is a fairly big job!!

Around the front of the house we are having timber windows the entire rest of the house will be aluminium all the same colour surfmist or silver. Im still really unsure. The inside walls will be white so i think surfmist stacker doors. But i also think the surfmist will be really stark and standout too much against the green bush views. So then i think silver. It will blend in more with the outside views. Ahhhh i dont know. Can u view my profile photo? It is a drawing of the house. The colours are not correct but the structure is. You can see the window/doors.

Seamlessly moving from inside, out to the patio, is every homeowners dream in Australia. But is your home built to make the most of our Aussie outdoor lifestyle? When choosing the "right door", functionally and space need to be considered. Which is why our aluminium doors have been designed to help you create a stylish and modern look, whilst balancing between practicality and style. Create a great lifestyle feature you can enjoy with your friends and family year in, year out. Which style would choose? Option 1 - Bi-Fold Doors Option 2 - Cavity Sliding Door Option 3 - Sliding Door