We’ve just bought a 1930’s semi which is double glazed, but by the looks of things some older aluminium secondary glazing remains. We’re going to...
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...
I am trying to get a new blind for my Windows Its 69" Wide by 37.4016" Drop. I just want a bog standard Venetian Blind but they seem to be very...
uPVC outward-opening side hinged windows on ground floor. Would like to be able sleep with them open to say 100mm but an alarm sound if they are...
Hey all, House is around 5yrs old and whilst up fitting christmas lights a few months ago I noticed some pretty big gaps and poor sealant around...
I want to get more light into my garage, if I get a new window installed overlooking my own property, do I need pp or Building Regs approval?...
I have a number of double glazed window that do not open. I have had this before and a builder friend managed to fix it. I am not sure how he...
Hi everyone, our three bed Edwardian is very cold. The upstairs heats with heating but then gets cold quickly once turned off, whilst the...
I recently bought a 1930 semi detached property with cavity walls which had new DG windows and patio doors installed 7 years ago (10 year warranty...
Hi, I've moved to a new home but the window frames are not in a quite decent state. Is there any way to repair these wooden (timber) frames by...
I've noticed some fairly big gaps in the silicone above a couple of our external windows. I was just wondering if we might be better trying to...
Hi All, Looking for some advice on how to proceed. I have a 1930s semi with a three section bay window. This was originally supported by the...
Hi, We have a 1970s bungalow, the gable end seems to have an issue with the original steel window lintels having rusted. One window has a gap in...
We have a window that is stuck closed. It appears (based on the window next to it) to have a Saracen deadlock gearbox with rods that extend...
Hi Everyone, hope you are all keeping warm and well. I'm hoping some damp experts out there can help me out with this one. My living room window...
Hi all, Both windows in our bedroom have recently developed damp patches around the bottom corners of the plaster board of both windows. The...
Hi everyone, Would like some advice on insulation of the front door. The front door is made out a really nice wooden frame (looks better on the...
Hello, Can someone help identify the name of this type of lock so I can purchase a replacement. It has BASTA stamped on it. I have uploaded an...
I'm overhauling my windows - filling, sanding, painting, etc. They're single glazed wooden sash units. Where the two sashes meet there are what...
Hi all, I'm trying to install a window in my shed and wondering how best to do it. I've attached some photos and the window leaves a gap of...
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