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Jan 15, 2024

In 2023, Team Solace headed to the Snowy...

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Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025

Our CEO, Karen Porter, will be participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout this June as part of the Women Building Change team.The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is an event held on one of the longest and coldest nights of the year. During this one-night event, many CEOs,...

Canberra Winters Don’t Have to Be Frosty

Canberra’s climate is unique compared to some of our Australian counterparts. We have scorching summers followed by long, frosty winters, which can make our homes feel like iceboxes. As temperatures drop and chilly winds roll through, maintaining warmth indoors...

New Woodgrain Georgian Bars

ControllaView has announced they have a new range of colours for their Georgian bars! They are now able to provided matches to some of our timber look frames.Georgian bars are available in custom designs and are embedded within the double-glazed unit, providing a...

Get the Cream Profile Before it is Gone!

If you’ve been envisioning cream windows and doors for your home, there are some important updates you need to know about. Recently, Deceuninck announced they will no longer be taking orders for their Cream profile. Additionally, Aluplast is phasing out their Cream...

The ShowRoom Canberra 2025

We are excited to return to The ShowRoom Canberra 2025 Exhibition on the 15th-16th of March this year and taking part in the Seminar Series: Double Glaze your Home with Solace Creations! The ShowRoom Canberra is an inspiring event hosting a wide range of innovative...

Mix 106.3 Pack the Bus 2024

Pack the Bus is an amazing initiative organized by Mix 106.3, Transport Canberra, and Communities at Work to provide donations to children and families in need in Canberra. The bus will be making its way around Canberra to collect essential non-perishable food items...

Murrumbateman Field Days 2024

Solace Creations is looking forward to participating in the 45th Murrumbateman Field Days event showcasing our Deceuninck products. "Visit our huge range of exhibitors from tractors and farm machinery, building and home improvement, lifestyle and fashion, local food,...

New Showroom Display

Windows & Doors - Art of the HomeExperience the Deceuninck Legend Art series, now on display at Solace Creations. This collection seamlessly merges innovation with timeless design, allowing both contemporary and traditional homes to bask in the elegance of...

How to Achieve Your EER

If you are building a new home, you will require an EER (Energy Efficiency Report) to comply with local building regulations and energy efficiency standards, ensuring your home meets minimum performance requirements for sustainability and thermal comfort.  The...

The Best Double Glazed Servery Windows

When you think of an Australian summer, you picture balmy evenings, the smell of sizzling barbecue, and family and friends gathered around to enjoy a meal. The line between indoor and outdoor living blurs as our homes naturally flow into our backyards, patios, and...

Insulated Windows and Condensation

As a retailer and installer specialising in uPVC double-glazing windows, we often get asked about the effectiveness of insulated windows in preventing condensation. While uPVC double-glazing is effective in reducing condensation compared to older conductive frames...

Why We Love Tilt and Turns

Tilt and Turn windows have been a popular design in Europe for decades. Their clean aesthetic and versatile operation make them one of our favourite opening styles to incorporate into any room in our clients' homes. In this blog post, we will discuss why we love this...

Thresholds for Inclusivity and Future Proofing

The National Construction Code 2022, introduced in Canberra in 2024, brings an inspiring change: all new dwellings and building-approved renovations must include at least one low-threshold door with a minimum clear opening of 820mm. This regulation not only enhances...

Comfort and Design Makeover

This much-loved family home in Macquarie has been transformed with a comprehensive overhaul by Kirgro Projects. The homeowners have lived there for nearly 10 years, and while they loved the location and bones of their home, they were ready for an update and refresh....

Home. Hope. Horizon. 2024 Charity Appeal

Solace Creations has been a long-time supporter of Karinya House, a wonderful Canberra Charity renowned for its invaluable services providing support and assistance to pregnant and parenting women and their families who are in vulnerable situations. These services...

One Step Closer to a Warmer Winter

This family home is currently undergoing an insulation renovation to increase its thermal properties and combat the chilly winters of Canberra. The homeowners, who are originally from Europe, are well-versed in the benefits of uPVC double-glazed windows and doors,...

Sound & Secure with Laminated Glass

Among the various advancements in glass technology, laminated double-glazed glass stands out as a prime example of modern ingenuity meeting energy efficiency. From enhancing noise reduction to ensuring safety and security, this specialised type of glass is beneficial...

Navigating a Body Corporate Complex

Living in a body corporate-controlled complex often comes with its own set of rules and regulations, especially when it comes to making changes to your property. One common renovation project that many homeowners in such complexes undertake is the replacement of...

Exploring Low-E Glass

When it comes to double glazing, there are various glass types available depending on your specific performance requirements. You may have come across the term 'Low E glass' but what does it really mean? In this blog post, we will explore what Low E is and how it can...

Modern home, but is it comfortable?

These clients in Red Hill have a house built in the early 2000s when single-glazed aluminium windows were the go-to material in Australian construction. Although they met the building standards, the windows didn't work in the house's favour causing the clients...

Fall Height Prevention

If your home has multiple floors or if the floor height is significantly higher than the ground outside, then your windows may require restrictors to ensure safety if there is not a balcony or balustrade. Restrictors are also required for windows that are near a pool...

Designing Your Entry Door

Solace Creations offers custom-designed solutions to meet the style and functionality requirements of your home. We have a range of options for insulated entry doors that cater to any style of home, whether you're building a new home or renovating your current one....

A Wall of Windows with Garden Views

This family home is currently undergoing renovations and an extension. The homeowners have decided to prioritise upgrading the thermal performance of their home during this process and enlisted Solace Creations replace their single glazed timber frames with insulated...

Refreshed with Windows that last

Our clients have been pondering over the decision of what to do with the existing timber frames for several years now. The paint was chipping from weathering, and the pinkish colour no longer suited their home. They decided to opt for a complete replacement of the...

Canberra Companies we Recommend

Explore our handpicked selection of local businesses that perfectly complement your new windows and doors. This selection comes highly recommended by Solace Creations and our clients.Asbestos Testing & Removal During check measure we will inform you if asbestos...

Solace Creations Partners with MBA Conference 2024

Solace Creations is pleased to announce our partnership with the upcoming Master Builders ACT Conference on February 23rd, 2024. The theme of the conference is Future and Sustainability, focusing on Construction, Sustainability and the Future of Industry. This event...

Guide to choosing the perfect dog/cat door

Looking for a way for your pets to come and go as they please? We offer pet flaps for double-glazed glass unit, giving your furry friends easy access to your home and yard.In this guide, we will explore the options when selecting the perfect pet flap for your dog or...

Low Maintenance & High Insulation

This home in Tuggeranong was a typical example of local architecture. The front of the house featured timber awning windows and aluminum sliding windows at the back of the house. The clients were facing an issue with maintaining their timber windows. The windows had...

The Showroom Canberra 2024

Solace Creations is delighted to share its participation in The Showroom Canberra event on March 16th-17th, 2024. The free event will take place at Exhibition Park, and aims to inspire homeowners and homemakers by showcasing the latest trends in home design, building,...

Reach the 7-Star Rating with Solace Creations

As of January 2024, all new homes built in the Australian Capital Territory will be required to reach a minimum of 7-Star Ratings under the National Construction Code (219). In this blog post, we'll look into the significance of this energy-efficient milestone and how...

Valhalla Lodge

In 2023, Team Solace headed to the Snowy Mountains to give the Valhalla Lodge in Perisher a major face-lift. We replaced 38 old leaky timber windows and doors, and 88 glass units with brand new insulated uPVC double glazing.    Located at 31 Candle Heath...

Whitlam Display Village

Want to experience our windows and doors installed in a home? Head over to the Suburban Land Agency Display Village located at the Corner of Sculthorpe Ave and Klaus Moje St, Whitlam. Open from 10 am to 4 pm, Thursday to Sunday, featuring our Aluplast windows and...

Strathnairn Charity House

In 2022, Solace Creations had the honor of donating windows and doors to the Strathnairn Charity House. This project was led by Jo Farrell of Kane Constructions and initiated by Master Builders Association and Ginninderry, with a team predominantly composed of women...

Cooler in the Summer

The owner of this townhouse visited our showroom to address two issues. Firstly, they wanted to reduce the noise coming from the nearby busy streets. Secondly, they were concerned about the loss of heat through their aluminium single-glazed windows. Additionally,...

A Face-Lift with Peace and Quiet

This week, our client's home in Weetangera underwent a window replacement to enhance its appearance and insulation. The home is located on a busy street with beautiful birds around them. However, these birds tend to sing every morning at 5 am, which leads to an...

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