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Thanks to you all. Well it was not such a problem afterall! The cavity was blocked, there was a dpc up the cavity with the plaster tight to it so no gap for the insulation to come out. I've fitted quite a few windows but this one was a ****** to get the glazing strips in. Washing up liquid...

Hi crank39 I will find out at the end of the week! - I hope it is not too windy. The ball cavity insulation is a bit silly, once it is in there is no way of knowing where it is or how much has settled, I'm pretty sure there are huge areas that have none left - certainly upstairs.

Thanks Notch7, I have used foam for small jobs - perhaps if I drill through the wooden frame here and there and do a quick foam squirt it wil at least help - and will be a cavity closer into the bargain. Just means I'll have to cut through the foam round the frame to get the old one out.

Hi, I moved into a 1950's house that has UPVC windows and doors (very badly fitted by "fensa" registered fir who threaten complainers with violence!) I have had to go round them all sealing the outside once I found I could see through the gaps at the top of the windows. The previous occupier...