double glazing

I don't really know how to do this, but I have little choice—I have to do it myself. I would be thrilled if you could answer a few questions or give suggestions to help me on my way. I know that I want to use silicone rather than caulk as it's flexible (?). What is that plastic bit sticking...

I have old tilt and turn windows which I'm looking to replace some blown units and renew some of the gaskets on. Just wanted to check that I'm not being a dumbass, external gasket seems to be attached to profile, I can move the internal bead slightly with a decorators knife, do I need to just be...

Hi All I am building a summer house and have bought a some secondhand double glazed patio doors. The frame of the summerhouse is made of 4X2 (95mm x 45mm) on the outside it has 11mm osb sheathing, tyvek, 25mm batten and finished off with 16mm (finished) cladding. On the inside will jut be 16mm...

Hi, I need to replace a single glazed (security glass) 2 pane external sliding door, c. 2380 mm wide / 2082mm high. Near Crystal Palace. The current one is hardwood with two single panes of security glass, but is in a poor state and would need significant rebuilding (I'm open to that, but can't...

I am currently having my bay window fitted. Not sure if it is just me but it looks a bit off . Please help review the pictures. Also the blue coloured led underneath the window sill what can be done to reinvigorate this. How can I replace this as it looks really battered .Is the double glazing...

Hi all I’ve recently moved into a 100+ years old terraced with large uPVC windows. Most of the sealed units have blown and misted up so need replacing. However the hinges, handles and locks are all also a bit knackered. So even when closed there are gaps at the tops of the openers where draught...

Does anybody have a diagram or drawing showing how the lower corner of a window sill is constructed, and how the DPC and cavity closers join/overlap to form a waterproof joint? I have recessed windows (i.e. they sit in the middle of the wall), and will be making a sub-sill from creasing tiles...

Hi, looking for some advice. It's not really DIY as I'm getting someone else to do it but was wondering if anyone has experience with triple glazing and the benefits/drawbacks of it. My whole house is currently triple glazed and I'm planning to get a 3x4 m sunroom built (2 sides glass/bifold...

(Thank you mods for correcting my clerical error :) I have two windows that have developed the same problem with an aluminium part snapping and an arm disconnecting. I can't seem to find a replacement hinge that looks like these either the complete unit or with the part that is broken in them...

Hey there, I am having a bit of trouble with a burn mark left by an incense stick on my UPVC window. Does anyone recommend how this burn mark should be handled? Some repairers have mentioned it cannot be repaired where as others say it can. Can I repair this myself? or does anyone...

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice or has previously purchased either brand. We are having 6 metre wide sliding doors installed into a new rear extension. Both options have 3 panels and use aluminium frames. Smart Viso - 35mm interlock sink in track direct fix 3 panel slide in both...

I want to install double glazing to my single glazed timber sash and case windows. I realize that is possible to do this by simply adding a new sash with a double glazed unit, however my question is: Is it possible to install double glazed units of glass in between the existing muntins? My...

Hi all, I'm currently mulling over a double glazing quote provided by a firm in Glasgow. Their sales pitch was that in the marketplace there's 3 categories: 1: Cheap budget windows at the bottom end 2: OK ones fitted by local guys in the middle 3. The "premium" products provided by Anglian and...

I'm hopefully moving to a house (about 90 yrs old) with the original single glazed windows. They are in good condition and the wood is sound, apart from one one. I'd like to replace the glass panes myself with double glazed units designed for retrofitting. According to the manufacturers...

Double glazed window unit(non opener) has failed and has condensation internally. I Removed internal beading and found window fitters never used any packers. Removed sealed unit from double sided glazing tape and it appears there are no drain holes. Is this correct? Is the double sided...

Having new double glazing installed. The window frames appear too short for the apertures. The fitters have added an extra piece to extend the width of the top of the frame, see photo. From the inside you can see the top edge of the actual window frame, it shows as a thin line at the join with...

Hi all, We had some windows and doors fitted 6 months ago and have condensation ever since when there is a cold night. The walls were built during the hot summer we had last year so we don't believe there is any moisture in the bricks etc that need settling. The manufacturers have been very...

Please see attached pictures. This window seems to have dropped a little and there is a gap at top which lets in a lot of road noise & draught. The window itself opens & closes perfectly. Windows are in place about 13 years. Any thoughts on what I need to adjust to seal it up. Many thanks.

Hi All, hoping someone could advise...we have had a company install a brand new conservatory with a tinted blue self cleaning glass roof. we have noticed smear marks and finger print marks on some of the glasses, however they are inside the glass and not on the outside. The company mentioned...

We came home to find our patio door glass shattered. Thankfully it was only the outside pane. To this day we have no idea why this happened. Anyhow, we had a contractor quote a piece of glass and install it. However, when they came to put it in, the unit they brought with them used glass...