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Thanks all for your replies. I've now had a camera look into all the cavities below the DG frames & there is no sign of any cavity closers, insulating foam under the windows, nor any insulation in the cavities. (The refurb included insulating plasterboard on every external wall). On some...

Thanks. Here's some more info which answers your points (hopefully) The property is a 1980's bungalow which has been completely renovated & refurbished. New window openings, door openings etc have been constructed with all internal walls rebuilt where necessary. Existing double glazing (UPVC)...

I have a refurbished property with new build walls & replacement aluminium double glazing which I have problems with. Nearly all windows have new brickwork around them & some are new (replacing a garage) I think that the builders/installers have not put cavity closers in or sealed the cavities &...

I have a refurbished property with new build walls & replacement aluminium double glazing which I have problems with. I think that the installers have not put cavity closers in & I'm having this checked. Assuming they are not there, is there any way of sealing the cavities without removing the...

The installer has been back 4 or 5 times, replaced most of the internal gaskets, adjusted all the locks for compression, there's no gaps around the frames (i.e. there is silicon sealer externally around the frames) and has passed it to his supplier who won't even visit to try and understand the...

The installer was not FENSA registered. The supplier is but didn't do the install so I'm assuming wouldn't issue one. I checked with the company that did Building Regs control & they said: 'The u-values of elements of a building construction, which includes windows, are only controlled when...

I've seen most of the threads re: condensation etc. I'd appreciate comments on my issues. Brief background: The property is a 1980's detached bungalow which has been completely refurbished internally to include garage conversion, underfloor heating (wet, under screed) replacement of all...