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  1. Intrepid86

    UPVC windows (installed 2021) not sealing in middle on side hung openings

    Hello all! So, bought a house in 2021 and 6 months prior the previous owners had all the front windows replaced. All 4 sets have side hung, outwards openings. In the middle of the hinge side opening (vertical), there is a gap large enough to fit a piece of card through. A trades person who is...
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    Cut away the plaster and found this

    This picture is of the side of one set of UPVC doors on an extension the previous owners had built in 2002. There is a void and a piece of black plastic that appears to be the DPC which is loose and terminates a few inches further down. This void is present on the other side of this set of doors...
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    Draught through bead mitre

    Hello all, Recently had some double French doors installed and I’ve noticed in the corner where the beads meet there is a gap. And, through this gap is coming a very strong draught - I’ve tried sealing the vents to see whether or not the draught was travelling through the door from the top to...
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    Damp around new French doors

    Hello all! Looking for some help please. We had two new sets of French doors installed in summer. These have been fine until the really wet weather descended upon us. I’ve noticed damp patches appearing on the skirting, trim and plaster. There has also been some mould growth on the silicon...
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    Leaking chimney stack

    Hi all, I’m hoping for some advice. This morning the other half walked under the loft hatch in the office and was dripped on. I went up there and found this. I’ve called some local roofers and have two coming out next week to quote. But, seriously, what is this I’m looking at. There’s...
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