Recent content by suts89

Warranty has lapsed the doors have been installed 15 years now. There is no rattle, its very strange the door just leaves a gap from top to bottom when closed. I have added some more pics to try and show the profile of the door. The pic with my finger in it shows the gap, I've actually...

As the title suggests i have a gap between the door and frame when closing the entry/exit door of my bifold doors. I have added some pics and highlighted (red) where the gap has appeared. It wasnt always there and since discovering it i have installed a larger seal to try and close it up...

Thanks for the tips, great as always. Ill report back once i have moved forward with this job.

I have a boss adaptor as highlighted in the picture which is leaking. Its been their for circa 20 years in the sunlight so I am guessing it has shrunk. My main concern when I come to replace it is that the pipework entering is all solvent welded and i don't want to damage any of it. Do you...

Ended up getting the hinges from Amazon as the ones from screw fix didn't have the release button to allow for easy cleaning. Anyway installed and now the window closes and seals like a dream. Amazing considering i cant see anything wrong with the originals LOL. Thanks all for the great input.

Thanks for the detailed explanations, ill let you know how it goes if the rain ever stops.

Hopefully get them this weekend and give it a shot. I guess the chances of the replacement hinges lining up with the original holes is slim? Its difficult to see any ware on the hinges, i cant imagine this particular window has had much use apart from just being cracked open a few inches. Any...

Crank thanks for that very useful info. And i am correct in thinking these types of hinges have no adjustment? And yes you are a correct theirs a gap against the gasket on the hinge side.

I have a 2 panel UPVC window, the left hand panel opens from the centre out to the left. Unfortunately when it is closed although it appears tight against the seal where the handle is the other end has a large gap. I attached a picture of the bottom hinge (the top is the same) but a cant see...

Thanks for all the great tips, guess i wont be buying a nail gun now :-)

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Thanks for all of your suggestions. I tried glue on my first panelling project and even though this was onto a plaster board wall the imperfections in either the skimmed finish or maybe the MDF were a real pain and i just could not get the stuff to lay flat! I ended up drilling the boards and...

Hi I'm considering purchasing a nail gun to nail some 12mm MDF to a newly skimmed plaster and lathe wall. MDF is being used to create a panelled wall effect. Do you think this is a suitable method of fixing the MDF? Thanks in advance

Datarebal Thanks for your reply i appreciate it.

Hi Is it possible to change a Velux flashing kit without removing the window Frame? My roof will be getting re-tiled in the near future most likely with a different tile which may not be suitable with the flashing kit currently in place. TIA Suts