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A lot of knowledge, to much sunshine.

Hi Alan, can you post a photo. A out of knowledge on this site and photos are a quick way of finding a solution. Hope this helps.

Ok understand that you’re concerned about the potential damage. 1) check frames haven’t been compromised and screwed into. 2) solvent glue can be removed from frames . 3) Your joiner should know how to marry up to the upvc line including a plastic or wooden trim. 4) Good luck.

It’s shocking I hope you haven’t paid him yet.Your architrave is far to small. You could do to speak with the builder and ask him to employ a joiner to finish off the window. I’m interested to find out what the original specification for the job was.

It’s a nice backup though. Just in case.

As long as the joints are butted you shouldn’t need to go from the middle. Just make sure the first piece is plumb.

It’s strange that we are so far behind the Welsh. Sprinkler systems on new build since 2016.

Does the feature wall consist of a chimney breast?

Good point JohnD. Depending where you are in the country the systems are different, United utilities are combined and take all the waste water to sewerage plants to recycle. Severn Trent water have mainly separated foul run at the rear of properties and surface water that run at the front. I...

It’s quite possible there is evidence of section 24 one way or the other it’s good for one of you. The gully you have run the water down is that the one you suspect to be a soakaway.

Hi Ash, soakaways we’re very much used in the building of properties in the 1930s . However section 24 sewerage law for properties built before October 1937 might help you.Is your property taking a neighbours surface water or foul waste through your drainage system ? If so can you send a photo...

I know that’s why when you mentioned the fire regs in England I’d double check, thanks. I lot of changes in building works regarding new fire regs some I’d come across and some like this I haven’t.

Good evening Char, as my post earlier you can fit up to 1000 x 1000mm however to comply with fire regs you need a sprinkler system installed because of the boundary line. Considering it’s a bathroom window access to water to provide said system should be straight forward. A lot of rules and regs...

Hairdryer, on low heat should peel off as you warm. Hope this helps.

EMUst of been desperate to get his tv ratings up.

That’s a very good point JD.

Ok, so if I’ve got this right proposed window above bath left hand side as we look at pictures. There will be tile damage ,new reveals and some reinforcement across the top of the window it’s awkward but doable. It’s a shame really because you could have put one were the extractor is but I think...

It’s not that simple, ie colours,texture,finishes handles and hinges etc, can you upload a photo of the units in situ?

I personally would only recommend Sikkens, used it for over 15 years with nothing but praise. There maybe others on here that can recommend ronseal. Sorry only endorse products I have used and trust.

Good morning aex, do the wood repairs as jobandknock suggested. Your windows have been stained with a mahogany colour. Sand down rigorously to get back to the wood. Sikkens basecoat of rosewood and 2 topcoats will bring them back to new. As for the glass, the units have failed, simply replace...