window

Hello, Background info: Roughly 1.5 years ago got uPVC windows replaced with new uPVC windows. House is 60s construction, likely originally timber frame. Exterior of window has row of soldier bricks and surveyor said likely no lintel. I am not sure when the crack appeared as it was covered by a...

We’ve recently purchased a house with the upvc casing missing on the aluminium couplers between the patio doors and windows. We know the windows are from eurocell but our local branch haven’t been any help in identifying what part we’d need to sort this out. We’re not sure of the brand of window...

Hi All - I have some uPVC windows installed outside with no seal around the edges. I’ve sealed the sides but not sure if I should seal top or bottom. I’ve had some issues with dampness on that wall (lower side) and mouldy wood at the top. Do I need to seal all around the window? The...

Hello I was looking at a house that is showing signs of wear, and im hoping please to get your thoughts on whether any of this looks serious. Under a lower window there are stepped cracks and some poor filling/repair, the damp proof course bricks look in poor condition, the guttering has...

Hi everyone. New poster here so I hope this is the right part of the forum. I’m hoping for a bit of advice/reassurance on a new crack that’s just appeared all of a sudden this week. It’s above a window on the second floor (back) of a 1930s end terrace. In summer of 2022 the window was replaced...

Hi, On one of our uPVC windows, the handle has been pulled out by years of kids opening and closing the window and the handle being loose. Unfortunately it’s not just a matter of tightening the bolts, because the bolt holes in the metal bracket inside the window are stripped. The screws won’t...

Hello everyone, Hoping the community could guide me if the issue below is something I can fix myself or I'll need to hire professional. The French door supplied by Britelite Windows has sinked. My tenants have to lift the door up to close the door. She mentioned it got worse when the wind...

Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone can advise how to solve the issue with the new UPVC window in our loft room? After recent stormy weather, we found it had been leaking from above the window on the left hand side, plus a bit of a stain in the middle (see pictures). The window is located in a...

Hi all, Recently moved into a house with a window in the loft. It’s in the gable end wall, and other than the glass looking past it’s best, it is great for natural light in the loft space. I’m currently insulating the loft floor and whilst measuring up started to wonder if the area around...

Hi Looked through previous threads and seems could be a few reasons, but wanted some simply explained bespoke advice on this please Leak coming into top of window when rains heavy (see red circle picture of entry) 2 bed semi property, downstairs kitchen window Can see on pics, and not sure...

I have a window pane close to a door handle. If the window glass pane is broken by a burglar. They can reach the door handle on the inside through the broken window pane and grill behind. This is a security risk. I am looking at solutions, the feasible one that appears to me is to have an...

I'm installing a UPVC window but there are gaps up to 30mm since my block work wasn't even. 10mm __________ | | | 25mm | 25mm (30mm from outside just on this side) | | | | |__________| 0mm Is expanding foam suitable otherwise I was thinking of cutting a...

I have a 1930's build. When I moved in it already had old PVC windows. In one upstairs room, I noticed a gap emerging between the top of the window and the ceiling. I figured I would replace since I'm getting condensation on the inside (not between the panes ,just on the inside of the window)...

Hi all, my tenants have reported leaking from the top of the windows in 2 of the windows at the property. I first thought it was a cavity breach caused by the roof but a roofer said it was okay. I am looking to get the windows replaced but wanted to ask advice on if this is probably the issue. I...

Hello I decided to replace wooden window and door in the entrance hall of my property. The job was done few months back but now when I'm trying to redecorate the little room I'm noticing wet patches all around the door frame and window. They seem to become bigger now that the Summer is gone. I...

What filler can I use on top of foam? After we bought our house I realised that parts of the filling on the site of the window was loose so two years later I finally managed to get every loose original filling out and filled it with foam but want to have now a smooth finish so I can finish it...

Dear all I need to replace current Velux window, but it is a really old one (GGL something) and the window doesn't have the identification plate anymore. Only identification is Velterm 1184 between the glasses. I'm in doubt if new one should be SK06 or UK08. Internal glass width around 115cm...

I had a rotten window replaced less than a year ago. The hardwood replacement has two opening casements and was installed having been primed. I painted the window myself (2 coats of decent acrylic paint) but recently found that both the paint and primer was peeling off the front portion...

I played around and plastered one wall. I'm happy, see picture. BUT what do I do about this window fitting. As you can see in the other picture I used beads to stop. Now I've got time to go up to window.

Hi there Complete amateur so excuse the possibly silly question. 1850s cottage, fairly new windows and frames, cracked sealant causing leak if wind drives rain against the house. I want to reseal the window frame with silicone sealant but after removing g old cracked sealant I am faced with...