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    Any composite door experts?

    I've had this before, the draught is probably coming in through the drainage channels at the bottom, it then works it's way around the gap between the slab and the frame and comes out at the only place that there is no brush seal which is the strike plate get hold of a bit of adhesive brush...
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    Bay Pole Covers not clipping in as designed.

    Maybe it would have been better with window widgets 90 degree pole covers instead of those variable angle covers
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    Removed eurocylinder but not able to put new

    have you tried removing the handles then fitting cylinder and fit handles last at least youll know if problem is with gearbox
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    PVC vertical slider bay windows?

    I have done these and they're not easy I get mine from warwick developments (spectus I think) cill comes cut to size as a separate item and sliders come with stub cills but all holes are pre drilled so you get the welded cill cut to shape and in position then shuffle it around to get sliders...
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    Aluminium frame for diy conservatory warm roof construction

    as an update, just built a new sunroom, instead of using equinox roof I made my own with timber 6x2 then bought insulation, membrane, plywood and tapco composite slates, insulated plasterboard inside and skimmed. Exact same look as equinox, same u-values but no danger of cold transfer because of...
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    Aluminium frame for diy conservatory warm roof construction

    ive fitted similar roofs from eurocell their system is called equinox and I too enquired about just getting the aluminium frame but not a chance they can make a big mark up on these kits branch managers get good incentives for selling them as these replacement roofs now come under building...
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    fitting pvc windows in block work new build

    I would always use fixings if you've ever tried replacing windows that are on cleats then you'll appreciate why, personal choice really I cant stand cleats
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    Windows, fascias and sofits

    always do fascias and soffits first if anything drops from above it wont damage new windows
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    gu multi lock

    not too hard to fit its whether you come across anything else that's where the experience comes in but I would normally charge about £90- £130 for that job depending on cost of lock :)
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    Extender under upvc cill

    just sit cill on 95mm pvc architrave 1 or 2 pieces as required
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    Lincolnshire - Garage roof 3.20m x 7.4m

    give Wilkins roofing a call best flat roofer based in grimsby
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    new glazing noisier than old

    it is possible that the old sealed unit that was taken out was laminated and the new one isn't this would cause a big difference in sound
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    welded joints

    I have done this on a bay window with quadrant corners I made a template for bay then took it to a local firm who specialise in arched pvc window manufacture and they welded up all the pieces and I fitted it still works fine and looks good but this is Grimsby so don't know if anyone does it near you
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    Quick answer needed! DIY double glazing.

    you must have a local supplier or a local window company who would come out and measure up and supply only for a small charge don't bother with b&q or wickes or anyone like that
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    Brown upvc facia and guttering

    woodgrain type fascia boards are usually colourfast but brown upvc isn't good as for guttering same applies, brown isn't perfect but should last ok why not black guttering on woodgrain fascia ?
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    How to solve a problem like Cat Flap..?!!

    ffs just hold the board behind the door draw round the inside then you have your shape cut it slightly larger with jigsaw
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    Rough cost please

    supply and fit toughened unit non k £185 approx. based on your size
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    Delete

    take the beads out and check whether the glass is packed in the middle on sashes this size they can bow inwards too and then the wedges wouldn't work very well because of sideways movement too woodgrain sashes should be fully reinforced too to cut down on movement
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    Soffit vent mesh. Is it worth it?

    GET PLAIN SOFFIT WITH OVER FASCIA VENTS :)
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    Window stuck shut

    these types of mechanism are prone to corroding where the rods come through the carriers on the end and they often seize solid you don't need to take glass out unscrew end angled carriers and handle and any other retaining screws and the lot should come out now you can check whether it is...
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