New window installation - Window moved inwards more

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So im looking for some advice, I had some windows fitted 6 months ago now and I have only just got them finished off due to some issues (Different story)

Now the problem I have is in the back bedroom where they have moved the position of the frame of the window backwards into the house more that what it was previously. If you look at the photos attached all the other depths from the frame to the edge of the brickwork is around 15cm but on the window they have moved it is only 3cm.

Now this has made us unable to put back up the existing vertical blinds which we had already fitted in the window and we will struggle to get anything up as the distance from the window handle to the curtains is very small.

Anyone know if there would be any viable reason why they would set the window back further into the house? Would you find this acceptable?

Any help/advice greatly appreciated
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What does this window look like from the outside? Assuming the cavities into which the new windows were installed are all the same (depth wise) it would be interesting to see how this window looks externally compared to the others. I see they've fitted trim around the window (not present in main bedroom), exacerbating the shallowness. I'm not an expert, maybe they've hit some sort of issue when fitting that particular window that necessitated a different install approach? Hence why it would be good to also see it from outside and how it meets the existing external brickwork/masonry compared to the other windows.
 
Here is what it looks like from outside. Photos taken this morning. The extra trim you can see was not on the windows before.
 

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Not sure if your pics show the two different windows or the same one? What I'm driving at in my previous reply is this. You gave the example of Lilly's bedroom window surround being shallower inside compared to the main bedroom? Assuming the walls these windows have been installed in are the same overall depth (are they?) then conversely if you carry out the same measurements outside, Lilly's window will have a larger measurement compared to the main bedroom window, if that makes sense? If that's the case then yes, they have installed Lilly's window further in than the other windows. As to why, you'd need to ask the installer. They maybe came across some sort of issue during installation that necessitated doing so. Maybe something related to the other issues you referred to?

Don't worry about seeing trim that wasn't there on the previous windows. It's commonly used to hide/mask a whole multitude of things and to give a neater finish.
 
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Go thanks for the reply. The two recent photos are of the same window (lillys) The walls that all the windows have been installed in are all the same depth overall. Nothing was said during Installation I heard what I think was an angle grinder being used and of course the mess left, dust, was horrendous and when I went to put back the origanl blind it was obvious the window had been moved back. No issues or reasons were given (the fitters have since left the company) and different fitters came out to rectify an issue which I had with a bay window installation.

I can't think myself why on earth they would need to move the window back. As I've said previously I am now unable to fit any blinds/curtains etc in the recess. Is it a common issue on window installations where the windows are fitted deeper than previously?
 
Go thanks for the reply. The two recent photos are of the same window (lillys) The walls that all the windows have been installed in are all the same depth overall. Nothing was said during Installation I heard what I think was an angle grinder being used and of course the mess left, dust, was horrendous and when I went to put back the origanl blind it was obvious the window had been moved back. No issues or reasons were given (the fitters have since left the company) and different fitters came out to rectify an issue which I had with a bay window installation.

I can't think myself why on earth they would need to move the window back. As I've said previously I am now unable to fit any blinds/curtains etc in the recess. Is it a common issue on window installations where the windows are fitted deeper than previously?

I'm not an expert/fitter so can't say for sure. I would have thought they'd endeavor to align the outer face where the original windows were aligned to. And given they've only done this on one window, it's a bit of a puzzle. Although they were different fitters, did they not offer any sort of explanation as to why it was done? I'd keep on at the company to give me an answer. You never know, it was maybe done for a legitimate reason and that would at least put your mind as rest a bit.
 
So on the main bedroom you have a reveal depth of 150mm and on Lily's bedroom you have a reveal of 30mm

That's 120mm difference -which is far greater than the trim on the outside of Lily's window, which appears to be a standard 30mm x 8mm.

So either Lily's blind was tighter anyway than the other window because that wall is thinner or the previous window in that room had a thinner profile, so the new window is fatter and comes in more.

Usually windows are fitted from the outside and butted up to the plasterwork.

Is your whole house rendered or just part? It's not clear how the windows were fitted - where external render traps the window in, either the internal, plasterwork has to be removed or the window is made small enough to fit between the render outside, then trimmed up as required to save new rendering.


We need more info to understand the reason, but if your window was moved further in, the plaster would usually have had to be cut back, window fitters don't do that unless necessary.
 
Thanks again to everyone contributing.

The same windows were fitted in both of the rooms. Only the back of the house is rendered.. Lillys room. The issue I have is if I attempt to put the blind up then it will extend out beyond the 30mm reveal quite alot and will be then obstructing thr curtains.

What's my best way of resolving this issue? (should I not of been told this would of been an issue before they started removing/fitting) Obviously at the moment I can't even fit an extending rod with net curtain as it falls down on its own due to insufficient space. I preferred before where I had the space in the reveal and I had the options of fitting different blinds etc... Due to the depth the window handles come out it near enough the full width of the reveal.
 
I'm typing this on my rubbish phone so can't post any links to demonstrate what I mean (well I could but can't be ar5ed ) but one option might be brackets that essentially extend outwards from the wall. These would support a curtain rail and blinds. This negates having to do anything with the window.

If this doesn't appeal and you want the deeper recess reinstated, the only way that's achievable is by uninstalling and reinstalling the window, which may or may not be straightforward (you don't know why they installed it that way in the first place.) You'd need to discuss this with the company to determine if it's feasible and if they'd do the work as a gesture of goodwill or charge you.

If they're not playing ball, given the installation itself looks sound enough, your only course of action would be to engage with a different company (suggest independant local glazier with good reputation) to advise if the window can be moved outwards.
 
The thing is with perfect fit blinds, 3 of them would need fitted i.e. to each opener and the fixed unit. It's a solution I suppose, I have them on my front and back door and a tilt & turn window, they're great. However maybe not for a multi unit window. I would just fit a blind proud of the surface with brackets along the following lines, although you'd likely get some light ingress at the sides.

VERTICAL BLIND FACE-FRAME FIXING BRACKETS FOR NARROW & WIDE BODIED SYSTEMS (blindparts.co.uk)
 

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