Recent content by Duffers4768

Yes. I have the central heating on throughout the house but we only have the cold draught problem in the hall / stairs and landing.

I had the old wooden porch in my 1930's semi replaced with a new UPVC version and have just had the whole of the hall,stairs and landing replastered. Even with the heating on we now seem to be getting a very cold draught blowing through the hall and up the stairs. There is no sign of a draught...

Fernando, I have a similar problem to you. I had double glazing installed about 18 months ago and the installers had Fensa displayed on their van. When they carried out the work I received a certificate from a body called Certass. It later came to light that the installers had not installed...

I have had wooden bay windows replaced with UPVC and have had several problems with the installers including not installing toughened glass where required. I am now wondering whether they have added the required support to the bay windows that they installed. I was only able to see parts of...

Many thanks for your reply Richard C. The installers have only acted on replacing the glass because Certass have asked them to comply with the building regulations. It is now clear that they have not complied with the buliding regulations as far as the glazing is concerned. I am now beginning...

I had new double glazed windows installed last year and I recently had a tradesperson round who noticed that some of the glass did not not display the kite mark or identification that it was tougehened glass. The window concerned is 600mm from the floor and I believe that this must be toughened...

I have a 1930's property and the door frames are heavily painted and I am looking to have the complete casings replaced. Could someone tell me how much I should be paying to have these replaced by a professional.

I had new Bay windows installed with Swish profiles and 28mm glazed units. I seem to be getting a cold breeze coming in when is sit about two feet away but have checked for draughts close up against the windows and connot find anything. The glazed units are internally beaded but there is a...

I recently replaced my hardwood framed porch for a 70mm UPVC Swish profile with thicker glass. I have kept my wooden front door with its frame and wooden surround but I now my hallway feels a lot colder than before, I have checked the seal on the porch and it is fine. What could be causing the...