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I have replaced quite a few of my misted sealed units over the past year or two but one or two of the beads could do with replacing as well. I have sourced some of the correct beading - it’s internal, rounded beading for Rehau frames. I’d originally thought cutting the 45 degree ends would...

Hoping for some advice on resolving a leaking gutter joint which drips constantly when it rains. The seal seems to be worn out and from a quick look online, it seems some people replace the seal, others the whole joint and some just bung in a bit of silicone sealant. Strangely, in some cases...

Hi, During our renovations we have removed the wallpaper and along with this the UPVC “edge” around the window has come off. What products would you use to “connect” the windows to the wall and to get rid of the unsightly gaps? Thank you

Hi all I’ve recently moved into a 100+ years old terraced with large uPVC windows. Most of the sealed units have blown and misted up so need replacing. However the hinges, handles and locks are all also a bit knackered. So even when closed there are gaps at the tops of the openers where draught...

Hi all, I have a couple of queeries with installing UPVC windows. 1: Fixing the top of the window into a Catnic. I have read that the windows should not be screwed up into a catnic, which does make sense regarding water and damp getting through the holes. Can i get conformation that i...

Hi there. How much projection or overhang would people suggest i have from the finished render. I am about to order windows for my self build, but have to choose either a 150mm wide sill, or a 180mm sill. The 150mm sill will give me around 40mm projection, and the 180 will obviously give me...

Hi all, One of our conservatory doors got caught by a gust of wind yesterday which seems to have generated enough force to rip the middle hinge out of the door and the top hinge most of the way out. See photographs! The bottom hinge also has some damage: a bit of cracking but nothing as...

Hi, I've got an issue with a uPVC sash window that won't lock on one side. I think the issue is that the two windows aren't lining up: the top window is lower on one side which means the lock on this side doesn't work. Has anyone else had this problem before? Is it something for a...

Hey there, I am having a bit of trouble with a burn mark left by an incense stick on my UPVC window. Does anyone recommend how this burn mark should be handled? Some repairers have mentioned it cannot be repaired where as others say it can. Can I repair this myself? or does anyone...

Hi all We had some grey upvc french doors fitted last year. The installer left expanding foam stains everywhere so I bought some Soudal foam remover. Having followed the instructions to the letter there was a horrible white residue left on every point I used the remover which looks worse than...

Hi, I have a mila prosecure door handle in brushed satin colour. I'm moving it to a different door and the screws supplied are too short so I need 2x 70mm or greater. Mila are no help they simply refer me to their partners who then say that they don't stock extra screws, Mila won't even tell me...

Hi all, I'm in the process of buying a first floor maisonette, and the downstairs maisonette directly below has recently undergone refurbishment and had its old wooden bay windows replaced with new uPVC ones. (The house is an old 1910 semi-detached house that is now split into 4 x maisonettes)...

Afternoon all, I'm sure this will be a quick fix but I have not been able to find anything on the internet to help me. The Everest door hinge is sticking up and there appears to be no opportunity to use an allen key (which seems the tool that everyone else on the internet is using). Any...

We have a Spectus patio door frame between our lounge and conservatory. We've already had the doors removed. We were hoping to remove some plasterboard and pull the frame forward but we've found out that 10-15mm of the frame is behind brickwork ... which we don't want to touch. We can't find...

Hi everyone, I'm having trouble removing a UPCV door handle and wondered if anyone can help please? See photos. I have taken out the two screws that hold the handle in place - most videos or explanations on the internet explain that this should be it, job done, and that the handles should...

My front door has ended up with a small gap at the bottom opposite the hinge side. It appears to be a butt-style hinge from Googling a bit. It looks like the bottom hinge has drifted out of alignment of the middle and top hinges creating this gap. I've mucked about but really have no idea what...

Hi guys, first post and I was wondering if you could help. Seen a house we love, it says there's new Upvc windows fitted. However when I look closely there's wood trim around the inside. They were previously wooden sash windows. Is this pretty standard or a cheap way of doing things / a cover...

We have a window that is stuck closed. It appears (based on the window next to it) to have a Saracen deadlock gearbox with rods that extend directly into the frame (when closed) as opposed to having a roller. The handle will turn and one side of the window will slightly move (1-2mm) when trying...

Hi. Can anyone advise as to what is going on in this picture?! I am having a garage conversion done and the white UPVC French Doors have a metal (aluminium?) bottom rail/frame which doesn’t match the rest of the installation. Before I get fobbed off by the manufacturer and/or builder, I am...

Hi all, Both windows in our bedroom have recently developed damp patches around the bottom corners of the plaster board of both windows. The house is about 10 years old so I suspect a seal somewhere may have perished. I have checked outside and the frame and there doesn't appear to be any...