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So, if I wanted to add sash jammers or restricters, say, how far does the metal section run into the corner (usually) to ensure the fixings locate into it? I read somewhere that during profile welding, the metal does not run all the way into the corner, which is fair enough, but how far? TIA

So it would appear that the manufacturing company have provided the French doors for the Juliet balcony with concealed/bottom drainage holes instead of face drainage holes despite the fact that they knew it was for a Juliet balcony with no seal. The water gets blocked inside The trim...

I'm building a garden house and just realised one of the non opening sealed window units (UPVC to the right of the patio doors) is upside down as the 2 holes to release the water from the drip area are at the top. I know the correct way would be to remove the glass and turn the frame round, but...

Hi I'm in a spot of trouble, last night I opened my window to let some air in but as I've closed the window the hinges jammed and bent. After some research I realise that these hinges aren't expensive or difficult to replace but my questions are which hinges do I get and will the new hinges in...

Hiya, I had to use extreme prejudice to remove a bead from a window and left a bunch of unsightly gouges in it, so - if possible - I'd like to replace it. The bead itself has a time and date stamped in it, as well as "6036717 PLASTMO UK BS7413 2002" which I assume is the model number...

Hello, Any idea how can this can be fixed ? I get a draft under the window if I look at an angle, I can see thought it. it is a bay window. any advice is appreciated. thank you in advance

Hi all, Looking for advice on this, unearthed whilst redecorating a 60s-built house I just bought. The new skim has never full gone bright pink in the corner next to one of the uPVC windows. You can just about dry it out, but then when it rains etc... back it comes. I've attached a picture of...

Hi, We've just had some new double glazing windows fitted and they look great. They have sealed the left, top and right of the windows with brown sealant but, under the upvc window sill, if you get your head down there and look up, there's a bout a 2-3 mm gap between the bottom of the sill and...

Hi everyone, Working on a property (listed council block) which has single glazed upvc windows in some rooms and double glazed in others. Identical windows just the beaiding is wider. Could i get replacement beading for the single unit? Thanks for the help

Hi all, Thanks in advance for any advice. I have just recently moved into a new flat and is approx. 11 years old. I noticed a draft coming from one of the window. The gap is approx. 5mm wide and I have put some toilet paper in the gap to try and reduce the draft. The window opens and closed as...

Hello. I am hoping someone can advise me. I am fitting a [Wickes] uPVC window into my garage wall. It is a single skin red brick wall and I have opened up the wall and fitted a lintel. All ok. Question: Do I need to add a Damp Proof Course and, if so, where and how? The DPC at the foot of...

We have just realised that one of our new UPVC windows was installed without trickle vents, when we did actually order trickle vents for it. I know very little about windows. Is this something the window installer can retrofit, or should a new window be ordered from the factory?

Hi I have a UPVC window that does not lock. The handle moves and I can hear clicking behind the handle but she shoot bolts do not move which I assume means they don't engage the locking points and I assume the window pushed open as a result. What is likely to be the issue and is it easy to...

I've been searching on forums, youtube etc, but I haven't seen instructions on how to remove the bayonet part of the shootbolt extensions from a window (These bits). The closest I came was this post (on this forum), and this video (on youtube). Neither tackle the logistics of the mechanism...

I've installed a new UPVC back door and frame to my back shed with frame fixers and I'm waiting on a re-ordered side window as the supplier got the original measurements for the window 40mm too wide for the opening. What is the best way to fix the side window to the door frame? I was advised to...

Looking for some assistance please. The house we have is about 20 years old, but "new build", we have around 15 windows in total, which are made of wood but do have double glazing units within. I can see the gap between the window pains in the DG unit is small when compare to current...

Please be warned about using Amazon windows and conservatories, based in Fleet. Their windows and doors often do not fully seal. Here is my review of the work they did Sept 2015 which is still not fixed ... > Pros: Sensible prices, apparently - but only if they did the job properly Reasonable...

I have noticed that the windows at the front of my house have become very noisy when it is windy. Upon further inspection there seems to be a gap around most of the windows where the silicone has shrunk away approximately 10mm to 15mm. The house is a new build and i have only lived in it for a...