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    Smashed UPVC window sill....DOH

    UPVC windows normally sit on top of the cill . You may be lucky and be able to remove the mortar under it and slide it out but i doubt that will happen . Just whip the window out and replace the cill .
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    fitting a fire door to an old frame - rebate too small

    Good thinking ! Bet you got covered in sawdust :lol:
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    Wooden/Oak Windows

    Not too far from me but i'm stacked with work right now .
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    fitting a fire door to an old frame - rebate too small

    Glue and screw not nails . Maybe glue and screw the new stop on and use a top bearing guided flush cutting router bit to remove the un wanted old stop . If the frame is not to far out then adjusting the hinges the other way to your out of wind will put it right . It's probably quicker to...
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    Kitchen Door (entrance) - regulation

    A door should'nt open into a kitchen unless it's part glazed . Same reason you don't open a front door out .
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    Front Door + Frame + Replacement

    Yes a tad high i think , is that supply only :lol: What area of London are you in ? I'm in London myself but not sure if we are allowed to offer prices or contact details on this forum ?
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    Wooden/Oak Windows

    :lol: Find a local joiner rather than a window company . What area are you in ?
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    Attaching upvc window frames to upvc French door frame.

    Obviously not ! Never had anything " not passed " with top side lights above 900mm not being toughened or laminated .
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    upvc door

    Did you know your weather bar is missing its D shaped rubber ?
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    garage door

    Has the spring sprung ? If not there should be a small hole that you can put a metal dowel in to stop it going when you cut the other wire . I had this problem when i salveged a roller shutter for my workshop . Like a true pro i wound a rope around the roller about 20 times , tied the end to the...
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    Attaching upvc window frames to upvc French door frame.

    A what ? Where did you hear that rubbish ?
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    Recommend an architrave supplier?

    Brad , don't you have the same spindle moulder as me ? I assume your local , you could run it off in no time .
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    cellar conversion anyone got some advice !!!

    Have a look here http://www.systemplaton.com/
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    Recommend an architrave supplier?

    Or find a local joiner who can run you off any moulding you want .
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    Hardwood door frame

    Glue and screws .
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