Recent content by malcolm_macaulay

Thanks for that link - there are good pictures which detail how it is done. My builders merchant seems to have a nice range of this trim, lath etc. Now that you have pointed out I need the Thermabate, I think the only outstanding knowledge is how/what compound to use to bond/fill the cut edge...

Hi Noseall, Thanks again for your quick reply. As far as I can see no new windows have ever been added since the whole place was built circa 1989. I did get planning permission from both the council (Tower Hamlets) and the building freehold company. I'm not sure about anodized. They...

Hi Noseall, Thanks for the reply. Here are a few more pictures: Above: A general picture of similar windows in other part of the building. The windows are almost flush with the exterior (looks minimalistic but you can't have the windows open at all in the rain). Above: Exterior...

Hi Noseall, Thanks for your reply which am digesting now... I will get a photo of the exterior right now and post it. One moment please. cheers Malcolm

Hi there, If the tiles will get wet (i.e. in the shower bit) you should use a cement-based backing board (i.e. like Hardibacker - available from Topps Tiles and similar) as plasterboard will disintegrate as water will always pass through the grout. Hardibacker and similar are impervious...

As per the above posters, the double glazing unit (DGU - i.e. the glass) has failed (i.e. the seal as leaked). I would not recommend a repair, as presumably it has fail from old age as they all do. Just get the unit replaced. If the window frame is OK, then most glazers should be able to make...

Hello, I’m looking for some advice on sealing a new window opening against a rendered exterior. I put the question here rather than the window section as I think it pertains more to building than a window in particular. The wall construction is lightweight concrete block, then blue...