Recent content by ChrisConnor

They are Casement windows with leaded lights. Definitely original 1920's... I quite like the wooden block idea - spreads the force but could still shatter the old glass. Any other ideas - i will try them all....

Hi, I have recently bought a 1920's house that needs a lot of work externally. The previous occupants have clearly painted all the external wood window frames without opening them first. By the look of it they have done this multiple times. Bearing in mind that the frames are (on first...

the other 'planning' consideration is how close the garage will be to the highway. It appears that most councils wont let you put a garage nearer to the highway than the house without planing permission. To be honest simply phoning your local planning department will answer these questions...

Folks, I am currently interested in purchasing a property that has been recently refurbished by a builder/developer and i notice that there are a lot of cracks in the new plaster - some are hairline but some (wall to ceiling) are certainly bigger than a hairline. The hairline cracks in the...