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What is the best way to clean and paint this bit above a bay window? Whats the piece above the window called and is there a specific type of outdoor paint I should use?

Hello there. I need to remove and replace two lintols above upstairs windows and was wondering if this could be done from inside, rather than using a scaffold. With access outside using ladders only to remove bricks and replace them afterwards. Presumably Ill need to prop the ceiling...

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 take that out, but what are these blocks with holes in between the double and secondary glazing? I assume some sort of thermal bridging? Thanks in...

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 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 expensive. All the prices i have seen so far are about £100 the room is small box room which i have just redecorated so i did not want to spend a lot...

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 forced open (burglar) BEYOND this. I can't find a product that does this. ...So maybe a normal door chain (that can be unhooked for daytime full...

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 my 1st floor windows. The windows are always cold, when windy you can feel wind and the cold air from them so I want to solve this. Photo attached...

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? Reading online there doesn't seem to be a clear answer. Any help very much appreciated

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 did fix it but he basically took the glass out and somehow got to the mechanism. Sadly I didn’t watch the rest. A metal part had snapped so it was only...

Hi everyone, our three bed Edwardian is very cold. The upstairs heats with heating but then gets cold quickly once turned off, whilst the downstairs gets warmer (only to about 16 / 17 degrees Celsius currently) and then dips. looking to insulate. We have cavity walls but will not insulate here...

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 still valid). I am having two separate but linked issues: - Severe dampness and mould along right side of patio door (attached image ). There is...

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 varnish or something else? I'm not so much a handyman but all your thoughts are welcome. I've also found a wood repair and a clear varnish (pictures...

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 use something other than silicone to cover this? I'm thinking if we re-silicone, due to the size of gaps if might just break away again. See attached...

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 structural wooden frames, and unfortunately was at one point bodged (arent they all) for unsupportive UPVC frames, causing a slight drop above and...

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 the pointing of about 12mm where the bricks have raised all the way along. The other window has a door as well so a bigger span, gap in pointing at...

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 directly into the frame (when closed) as opposed to having a roller. The handle will turn and one side of the window will slightly move (1-2mm) when trying...

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 has damp on the inner top window sill. My first thought was condensation but its discoloured and feels wet to the touch (which I only spotted from...

Hi all, Both windows in our bedroom have recently developed damp patches around the bottom corners of the plaster board of both windows. The house is about 10 years old so I suspect a seal somewhere may have perished. I have checked outside and the frame and there doesn't appear to be any...

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 outside): And I really like the look of it, however it's not the warmest. The bottom panels were just basic thin wood ones so I was able to cover them...

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 image of the lock. All help appreciated. Thanks