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   CapnMac | Dec 03, 2004 02:01am | #1

   I haven't, but thanks for the link, it's in my Favorites.

   If I ever get finished with BT, I'll have to go check it out <teehee>

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   calvin | Dec 03, 2004 05:52am | #2

   I think I sent you this link before.  This builder in australia did an install that mirrors what you've been talking about here.  John Walker, he posts here on occasion.  You can view the job and as for him here:

   http://quittintime.infopop.cc/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Gallery&Number=6916&Forum=Gallery&Words=bifold%20door&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=6693&Search=true#Post6916

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   BuilderGrrl | Dec 04, 2004 12:59am | #3

   Thanks, Cal.  I'll ask him what he thinks.

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   calvin | Dec 04, 2004 07:31am | #4

   He does good work and once you get past the language barrier you should get alot of information.  Check out his website, link there at QT if you click on his name.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   BuilderGrrl | Dec 04, 2004 06:20pm | #5

   Language barrier?  He's an Aussie, right?  I have family there.

   Good on 'ya, mate.

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   calvin | Dec 05, 2004 03:48am | #6

   You're all set then, me...........I get confused easily with their jargon.  Hope one day to go.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   BuilderGrrl | Dec 05, 2004 09:13pm | #8

   If you do get to Sydney, I highly recommend doing the Harbor Bridge Climb.  We did it when were there for the Olympics.  I'm not thrilled with heights and still really enjoyed it.  I've heard from others that the night climb is even better - you wear minors caps and climb it!

   http://www.bridgeclimb.com/

   BG

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   gdavis62 | Dec 05, 2004 04:05am | #7

   Go to G-U Hardware's site, and you'll see some more.

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   BuilderGrrl | Dec 05, 2004 09:21pm | #9

   Have you worked with these?  I am trying to learn from someone who has whether one is better than another or if you truly get-what-you-pay-for with the expensive models.

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   gdavis62 | Dec 05, 2004 09:40pm | #10

   I haven't.  But I dealt with G-U on some development projects back when I was in the door business, and had an opportunity to see the bifold door hardware in displays.  Very impressive.

   Sealing the whole thing with weatherstripping, if building in a heating climate, would be well nigh impossible.

   I've seen articles featuring houses with these large fold-away window walls, and they always seem to be in Meditteranean or Caribbean climates.  Or Australia.

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   BuilderGrrl | Dec 06, 2004 01:14am | #11

   Calvin remarks on the same thing via a guy in Australia.  That's the stuff I'm looking to learn as we would need 4 and might get better weather proofing from double sliders.

   Tx - BG