window project

ranger · 9 Oct 2008

Howdy, got a little time on my hands, thought I would make myself acouple of casement windows to replace old crittall metal ones.I have made windows before but only off the top of my head. I would appreciate some info on where I might get hold of a book that would show the correct techniques to use.

Richard C · 10 Oct 2008

Before you start, I assume you are aware of current Building Regulations regarding replacement windows!

ranger · 10 Oct 2008

Hi richard, as a matter of fact I did not realise that , not for a non listed building anyway. All the more reason to get hold of some literature then!

Richard C · 11 Oct 2008

A lot of folks make the same mistake only to find out about it when they come to sell up. This will give you a broad overview;

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/buildingcontrol/replacingwindows

There are many guides around but not all of them are accurate regarding ventilation & escape requirements. The DG companies & some local council authorities try to insist you need them when in fact you don’t as long as you don’t make the situation any worse than before. This guide appears accurate but I haven’t checked it in detail! If in doubt consult the B Regs. here:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html

ranger · 11 Oct 2008

Hi richard, many thanks for the info., will check it out. Do you have any idea where I may obtain construction detail, sizes of wood, correct proportions etc.

Richard C · 11 Oct 2008

ranger said:
Hi richard, many thanks for the info., will check it out. Do you have any idea where I may obtain construction detail, sizes of wood, correct proportions etc.

I feel I’ve done my bit in making you aware of what you need to take care of as far as regs. go. I’ve absolutely nothing against wood & actually have an old fashioned "O" level in woodwork but I swapped camps to steel in my teens & became a professional engineer. I really don’t have the detail knowledge to help you on this, have you tried a serious serch on Google? There are one or two “tree hugger’s” on the forum (& that’s meant in the nicest possible way!) who, I’m sure, will be only to happy to advise; over to you guys!

ranger · 12 Oct 2008

Thanks richard, I will hang around a while to see what turns up!

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