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After supplying a job that we had to go out to and retro fit sunk in restrictors to when our customer decided they did in fact want travel restrictors (nightmare to fit after the steel is in the sashes.), we now fit them as standard. They are very unobtrusive and easy to use. You could try...

are you sure about that? In Scotland for all windows, including replacements, any habitable room must now have permanent ventilation - if there is no other ventilation in the room then the window must have a vent fitted - the secondary locking position is not classed as permanent ventilation.

The upvc windows industry is probably the most saturated market in Britain - therefore most companies work on tight margins - which is a great situation for customers who shop around.........and you're going to buy them from China? Really??? Hang on.......you got me :oops: :oops: :oops:

If i had that panel in my front door i would have smashed it too :D

A rated windows are top performing energy efficient windows - the company are in no way exclusive because any decent company should offer A rated windows these days

Externally glazed windows are not as common as they used to be, but if they are glazed with security tape or wedge gasket are quite safe. The only reason why a company would want to make all windows externally glazed is because they do not have to invest in a seperate rerverse-butt welder to...

Got it now, had to update adobe pdf reader, thanks. So in this instance this would be classed as a maximum height of a private stair - giving 220mm max? Even though it's not a stair as such?

If you've got the centre latch moving and the bottom cams/hooks moving then you're best bet is to manipulate the door open enough to manually move the top parts free from the keepers with a hammer and flat screwdriver or similar. you will probably mark the frame and sash a bit but you have no...

Thanks , but i can't seem to open link :(

I work in the upvc windows and doors industry and recently was visiting our friends new house. I was surprised to find a huge drop to her decking area from her outward opening french doors, about 300mm from the top of the threshold. I told her to get on to the housebuilder and get them to raise...

I'm a newbie to this but am looking for a bit of advice. combi boiler about 2-3 years old provides hot water for central heating but only about 2 minutes of hot tap water then runs cold. Any ideas on what to check for would be much appreciated. Or if i have to call somone out how much i...

just seen this and thought i would share it ------------------------------------------------------------ The difference in definition between "guts" and "balls"! Guts - is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being assaulted by your girlfriend with a broom, and having...

Going to put down ceramic floor tiles on top of what appears to be a 7/8" thick chipboard floor.I have been told that Bal flexible adhesive is the best thing to use but is a bit pricey.Nothing wrong with that if it's better than the rest ,could anyone confirm this please? Also would i need to...

Recently emptied and refilled my boiler and central heating system,radiators are heating up fine upstairs but are stone cold downstairs.Have bled them all and clean water is coming out them all.Also bled main pump.Any ideas please?

Many thanks Tony,i put my hand in to the feed and expansion tank at the pipe connection and.....pulled ot half a dead bird that had got wedged in it :shock: As soon as he was out,the water flowed into the pipe :D Am going to have the dead bird on toast for lunch to celebrate!

Will try that thanks a lot :D

Having problems today.Got a radiator removed about a week ago and noticed where it has been blanked off it was leaking.Turned off central heating pump and started cutting through pipe when water started gushing out.Went outside to open valve and drained water in system.All seemed good and...