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    UPVC Patio Door Handle Removal

    Normally they are held on by screws that go through the handle backplate on the inside and screw into the back of the backplate on the outside handle (.so you cant access them from outside ) . Have you tried prising out the blanking plate above the key? Also looks like one at the bottom, those...
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    Window Frame Falling to One Side

    Seeing the overall set up, think the only option is have the window frame removed, which include the yellow section below the glass section,and hope it's just a failed timber and nothing more setious
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    Window Frame Falling to One Side

    Obviously I cant see the whole property but pictures.2 and 3 show the line of silicone and where the cill now sits, and yes its about 4 inches ... but before you look at subsidence , that cill.is joined to the window, so it may , hopefully , still.just be a case of the window dropping . If its...
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    Window Frame Falling to One Side

    Can you physically push the window frame back up to close that gap?, if so you may get away with ' packing ' it underneath but that will depend on the construction of the house. If you can push it up , and pack it, then get some frame fixers ( concrete screws ) that use a t30 torx bit and screw...
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    Window Frame Falling to One Side

    If it had been mechanically fitted ( eg screwed, ) to the walls then it shouldn't have dropped at all , open the window and see if there are any screws going into the walls. It may still be on ' straps " in which case it's mechanically fitted too.. see if the frame is physically loose
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    Thumb turn euro cylinder

    Sounds pretty normal to me
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    UPVC Window - Cracking Seal/Wallpaper and Dusty Gap Behind It (Photos)

    You could probably foam the bigger gaps ( dont use a standard tin , buy a gun applicator and a gun tin ... more control on smaller places ), then when you wallpapered up to the window, run a bead of caulk round the window sealing all the gaps
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    UPVC French Door out of alignment can these hinges be adjusted

    Im afraid those particular type aren't. You could try removing the.glass and toe and heeling the doors, plenty of videos on you tube explaining it
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    UPVC window bead identification please

    Could visit local tip too... sometimes they have old windows people have taken out themselves
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    Door handle hard to operate

    That sounds more like adjustment... if you have the door open and operate the handle.to lock it , is it still stiff? If not the door lock is out of alignment with the keeps. Could be that the door has dropped slightly or bowed or even just expanded in the heat if its only just started to happen
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    Window or film for privacy?

    Agree with Crank39 .. satin ( or satinova) is probably the best whatever you do , DO NOT use solar reflective or mirrored film...when it's dark outside and you put that light on your bathroom is suddenly very visible!
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    Leaded glass units

    If there is enough rebate you can put a sealed unit in there, of its currently putty , factor in putting new beading in too , as sealed units deteriorate quicker with putty and a lot of manufactures won't warranty sealed units in putty. Making them sealed units would mean it is unlikely to be...
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    Problem with uPVC front door latch

    You are absolutely correct, it is not a myth. It's to do with the simple fact that if the door is only closed on the centre latch , the top and bottom of the door can be moved , dark coloured pvc in particular suffers thermal movement, engaging the full lock by pulling the handle up secures...
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    Choosing new UPVC windows

    Sounds to me like lack of maintenance and poorly adjusted ' friction ' at those showrooms that didn't work smoothly Most hinges are of similiar quality in my opinion
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    Sourcing glass for shelves

    As commented there is no ' standard size ' . What you are seeing online is someone choosing arbitrary sizes and bulk buying/manufacturing them. You will more than likely pay more for the ' polished edge ' than the cost of the ' base glass ' unfortunately the way it is. Some customers do forego...
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    Double glazed unit ‘bowing’

    If the right pressure has been applied, and the secondary sealant , then there should be no bow at manufacture...poor sealing technique if there is
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    Why Glass is Green Today

    Is it a green tint in the glass you are seeing on your neighbours or the reflection from the metallic coatings used to produce Low e glass ?.... I very much suspect the latter .
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    Double glazed unit ‘bowing’

    It certainly won't get any better! I'd normally say too much dessicant in it if it's aluminium bar , if it's black ' swiggle strip ' I'd say age , temperature and thermal movement
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    Failing putty (new shed window) (Ed.)

    If you are that annoyed by putty bubbling ... ditch the putty , use wooden beads
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