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    Double Glazing haze

    On all of my windows which see the Sun during the day. On some windows can be seen even if Sun not shining. Worse when viewed from outside. Glass is stamped Window Systems North Limited. Is this haze, which I believe may be related to the 'Low E' coating, normal? Could it have been avoided by...
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    Fitting vanity unit to skirting

    Firstly tools-profile guage and jigsaw with scrolling blade? Any recommendations for both/either tool? If not best way to approach this task? I do not want to cut and remove a section of skirting board.
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    Bloom on DG windows

    I had Residence 9 windows installed about 5 months ago. Some windows have developed a strange bloom which only appears to affect part of the DG unit. Installers have already replaced some units but others have now started to have this problem. What could be causing this? Is this a...
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    Replacing a Baxi 105

    Detached 4 bedroom house. 1 bathroom and 2 electric showers. 10 radiators. Radiators are old Stelrads installed in 1976.. Original boiler was a floor mounted Potterton with immersion cylinder. After loft conversion Baxi installed in downstairs utility room. Baxi now 15 years old and has gradual...
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    Suspended ground floor ventilation requirement

    1930s detached house. Room is 4.81 x 3.05m. Suspended wooden floor. About 2ft between floor and ground. Room has 2 nine by six inch vents at either end. (4 in total). These would be the original vents installed when the house was built. Room is cold in winter. Is the current amount of...
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    Washable matt emulsion

    Any recommendations please?
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    Residence 9 installation

    I have just had Residence 9 windows installed. Not sure if the bay is quite right. Should there be silicone here? (Please see pictures).
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    Aluminium Windows

    We have still not made a decision on whether to use UPVC Residence 9 or Aluminium Windows. Does anyone know of any company that supplies aluminium windows with external putty line and internal ovolo Georgian bars? Clearview Alutherm manufacture such a window but only as a corded sash. We need...
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    New Double Glazing help please

    We have a 1930s detached property which retains its original Georgian pane single glazed windows. They are in reasonably good condition. 22 Windows in total, about 40m2. One bay window. We live close to the coast and keeping any kind of paint finish on them is very difficult. We are in a...
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    Replace or repair wooden casement windows in period property

    I own a detached property built in 1935. It has wooden georgian pane casement windows. These are in generally good condition with a few localised areas of rotten wood. The windows do let in some draughts but are watertight and certainly repairable. I have been told that installing UPVC...
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