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I read in at least a couple of threads that it makes good sense to continue the EWI below the DPC. I now have asked our contractors to follow the design in the drawing here, and add a plastic lip into the EWI at the height of the DPC: E.g...

Hi, we are installing EWI the bridges the DPC I'm concerned that this might create a bypass for moisture. How substantial is the risk of this? My spontaneous idea is to install a vertical DPC from the existing horizontal DPC downwards. Are there reasons not to do this? Many thanks

Hi. Did you ever get a response?

What about 8mm acoustic laminated? The window has a fixed pane that is quite large (~1800 X 1200). Wondering if the duraflex will take the weight. Also - another thread mentioned that the gaskets in duraflex windows might wear particularly poorly - can they be replaced? I'm particular given...

Hi, also in the same situation. We moved into a house with Duraflex windows installed in 2018 with standard double glazing. I want to reglaze with acoustic but am concerned about the weight. Did you go with the Duraflex frames? And what thickness acoustic glazing to you opt for? Many thanks