We are in the design phase for a new build. We have quite a lot of glazing in our design (lots of North facing windows, including 6 panel opening door) and we are looking through our options for thermal performance. If we were only able to afford one of thermal broken aluminium or low e film, what would you pick? Are they worth it for our climate (Wellington)? Advice welcomed!

Looking for a exterior color makeover for my 1990's Queenslander. Color advice needed for new roof color and exterior paint color for this plaster-cladded beauty. Unfortunately, house has classic Karaka green window joinery that can't be changed/painted (not in budget). I have to maximize my small budget with a paint job. I have a nearby standalone garage that needs the same paint job. We will clean and treat the veranda posts a cedar stain and I hope to add some stonework accents when I find the money that would give the house some more curb appeal; but for now, need to paint roof and exterior house and inject some WOW!!

Hi, is there any minimum window clearance under NZ building standard? I would like to install a 1600x350x350mm wall mount side cabinet in my bathroom which will beside window. Is there any rule that can't be installed too close to the window due to the impact to the window structure?

Hi. Our new build has Colorsteel cladding and aluminium joinery both in the colour Flaxpod. The aluminium joinery (from First Windows) looks a lot different from the Colorsteel colour. Our builder has confirmed that the aluminium joinery has been powdercoated in Flaxpod and that the variation in colour is due to the difference in how Colorsteel is coloured and the powdercoating process of aluminium. Is our builder's explanation correct? Thanks in advance.