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My feeling is that Morrison has a complacent attitude about many things. I really don't believe he had any interest in anything but AZ, the secret negotiation and favour to CSL.

In November 2020 Morrison said the guvmint’s Covid-19 strategy would put “Australia at the front of the queue for a safe and effective vaccine” and in January 2021 he announced four million would receive the vaccine by the end of March 2021. Sure there were hick-ups with supply but as late as March Health Minister Hunt was still saying “this does not affect the pace of the rollout” and was backed up by Morison along with the claim Australia would be "fully vaccinated by October". Now he isn't...

The basic principles in acoustic damping are weight, volume and space; weight as in grams per square meter, volume as in depth between outer surface and wall (or window) and space as in square meters of cover. Natural fibres like wool, jute, linen, etc are more effective than synthetics, weight is gained by gather, as is depth. Natural fibre curtains at least double and preferably three or more times as long as the space they are covering in as heavy a cloth as possible, or multiple layers, are...

...Might be 16 months behind the "game" but there are many others sitting at low levels such as NZ, South Korea, Columbia, Mexico. Scroll 1/2 way down. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/datablog/ng-interactive/2021/jul/23/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-australia-vaccination-rate-progress-how-many-people-vaccinated-percent-tracker-by-state-victoria-vic-nsw-queensland-qld-daily-live-data-stats-updates-total-number-world-ranking-distribution-schedule-tracking-chart-percentage-new-cases-today...

Sorry The window is double glazed and I want the extra heat retention in winter Re the honeycomb blind. With no carpet and no curtains the room is far too lively and I want the new curtains to absorb a lot of room reflections. Carpet will be done as soon after lockdown as possible but curtains have a long lead time it seems. On my own I'd just hang carpet squares or old woollen blankets but that is not an option. Although IKEA has something I have just looked at ...

Once again, watch France (NOT via mainstream media) -- I think the turning point has finally arrived. Bonsoir.

This just popped up in social media. Go figure https://yourhomeheroes.co/products/silicone-mould-hero Anyone used it?

This extract agrees with what I typically have found to be the case: Windows that perform: A window and film buyers guide - Renew Low-emissivity, or low-e, coatings are high-performance examples, often used with double glazing. Such coatings, applied at the factory, reduce the amount of long-wavelength radiant heat that the glass can emit from its other side (hence the name), instead reflecting that heat back into the room, or back outside. This includes infrared heat from heaters and...

Low-e glass is great for reducing radiative heat transfer through glass such as heating from direct sun in summer. Don't expect much reduction in internal heat loss in winter and you will not be disappointed. Fibreglass insect screens will also slightly reduce heat gain/loss in the absence of air movement AKA wind or breeze. Secondary glazing is often a great low cost upgrade, especially for timber framed picture windows. For a sash window it may be possible to install a second custom made sash...

In my experience glass replacement with smart low-e glass would be well worth investigating. Have also noticed that fibreglass flyscreens add a bit to insulation value against heat loss, as strange as that may seem. Another thing I have done is add a laminated glass window 100mm behind the existing.

It should be easy enough to check the price of vlam glazing units. Although I am not familiar with pricing for IGUs four panes for $1200 doesn't sound excessive for a custom made product that will save you money and give you comfort until you die. My view is that the sooner you spend the money on IGUs, the sooner you reap the benefits. Prices for doubling glazing and energy for heating/cooling are only ever going to go up, and once you retire disposable income is only ever going to go down....

18 months in and Australia is about 16 months behind the game. Our guvmint's greatest achievement so far has been, er, nothing. Lucky for guvmint Australia is on an island, or the United States of Australia would be in the same covid disaster as USA, UK, UAE...

It makes some difference to possible solutions if you trying to keep summer heat out or winter warmth in. Geelong? I assume you are trying to stop heat loss in winter. Also what type of noise are you trying to keep in or out, or absorb?

So Morrison spilled the beans. There are not enough vaccines. Lots of hot air but no vaccines, and the other states are sitting on theirs. Truly pathetic.

hey Bart1080 thanks for the reply. The coloured sealer looks great for outdoors driveway etc, and solvent-based makes sense. It's more penetrative. I dont mean to hijack NiCAs post, but I'm looking at doing my indoor slab (sunroom) and really like the natural finish of the 'helicoptered' smooth concrete, it has a softly modulated grey colour tone. But it seems if I seal it, it means I can't then paint it down the track. It's taking a leap into the unknown and is irreversilble. Im...

I've used this stuff a few times on our last play - drive and paving. Works really well. https://allcongroup.com.au/products/decorative-concrete/sealers/acrylic-sealer-coloured/ If you have a look at the safety data sheet, its probably the same stuff as the Prime Exposure Coloured Sealer (safarigroup.com.au) Main thing for me is the results are better and longer lasting with solvent based products particularly with rough/broom type concrete finishes. First coat from memory is...

:2tsup:....similar experience as it has mold inhibitors. Not zero maint proof but generally last years longer before issues occur.

Baking soda and hydrogen Peroxide works a treat on stone benchtops to remove stubborn stains, I haven't found a stain it can't remove, even turmeric came straight out.

I found Vinegar does nothing, sprayed it on on older bathroom here (it will be ripped out so didn't care too much about what I was spraying on the finished surfaces) the vinegar didn't do a thing. I tried Selleys Rapid Mould Killer, it works very quickly and appeared to get rid of everything, but does need applying every now and then as it comes back, it contains Sodium Hypochlorite. I have also tried the 30 seconds outdoor cleaner, this brings the entire shower up like brand new, but...

hi NiCA sorry you haven't got advice yet - Im looking for the same issue! Looking to seal my indoors slab approx 10m x 4m. How have you gone with it all?

Thanks droog. Thats interesting that the Davco website says that no primer required because the on the back of the bag it says use a primer so.... Anyway I think I will just clean well and not use the primer. cheers

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Orbital is the go, a belt sander can be too easy to damage the boards. Get yourself some good quality 80 grit, to start with then a quick going over with 120 grit. If you can find 3M Cubitron paper it will outlast any other brand 10:1 If its oil based you need to strip it back before sanding as it will just clog the paper up very quickly. Looking at the picture along side the brick, I suspect it's water based on there.

Thanks mate. Am pretty sure its oil but will try the Napisan test you suggest. Am going to give it a light sand anyway. Would you recommend a belt or orbital sander. I have 2 decks one off the house and one by the pool both less than 30 m2.

0.145% of people tested have the virus.

The suggestion not to engage in conversation with others might not be bureaucratic subversion, but just something to do with aerosols being the main vector for transmission of Covid. There are other means of communication that don't require mutual sharing of pulmonary aspiration, such as phone, email, sms, twitter, etc.