windows

Hi I'm looking at replacing current single pane wooden sash windows with new, double glazed units and want to be sure I'm making the right choice as it will obviously not be cheap and I want hear to last a long time! The choices I have are from Company 1: European Redwood or Meranti hardwood...

Not seen a previous post on this so thought I'd ask the question -- how can I both remove and seal up trickle vents? I know what they're for but they get clogged up in the summer, only allow a small amount of air flow and they allow more sound into the house the rest of the time. We ventilate...

Hi - can anybody recommend some decent UK suppliers for windows and sliding doors with thin (black) frames? Looking for a couple of places to start our research... Thanks!

Hi everyone. Looking for some technical advice on draught proofing sash windows I’m renovating. My current (alternative) plan is to weatherstrip the sides of the sashes themselves, where one won’t be able to see them. I’m looking for advice on suitable weather strips. I’m thinking to use the...

So I am renovating my sash windows in my new house. New to doing it, but a very competent DIYer. All painted in/cords cut etc as you'd expect but wonderfully, they are all original with one exception. I have taken out both sashes and removed the weights from the first window. It is evident...

Which would be the better and long lasting application, zinnser allcoat or sikkens filter plus on exterior timber windows/doors to protect wood from rain and rot and repeat maintenance?

Hi there, my left hand side french door seems to come away slightly from the top, and so I have to lift it up on the middle edge while shutting to get it cleanly over the threshold. The gap between the door and frame is wider at the top than bottom so I thought maybe I need to adjust the hinges...

I have timber doors and windows on a 1940s semi. On the front on the property the windows and doors have a dark oak stained finish. On the rear they have a dark brown gloss painted finish. I can see some paint is flaking off and there appears to be a grey finish underneath - i'm assuming its...

Hi All, I have this very awkward window handle which doesnt seem to have any screws connecting it onto the frame (see below) Any ideas how i would take this off to replace???

Manufactured and installed by The Sash Window Workshop

Manufactured and installed by The Sash Window Workshop

Manufactured and installed by The Sash Window Workshop

Manufactured and installed by The Sash Window Workshop

Hi, I am mulling over a window change. I want to invest on a type that will lower the cost of heating in an open space house, could anybody share an opinion on types, companiess, experiences? I like the classic casement look like these...

Hi, I have a window sill damaged by an incense stick someone left on it. You can see if you look at the photos that the internal sill is not Upvc because it has burnt through the this plastic(?) veneer to the wood composite below. Any ideas how to repair? Thanks Is there a paint type that...

We have had a few problems with our window installer, to say the least. He now has one more door to do. We have said that final payment will be made once the Fensa certificates have been received. He says that guarantees and Fensa certificates are only issued once full payment received. Am I...

Hi, First post on diynot. I'm working on an extension on a small terraced cottage in surrey. Its my house and I have builders finishing up the shell and i'm taking the rest of the work on from there. The extension is on the back and runs between existing extensions either side (all built...

Hi, I'm in the middle of completely redecorating and fixing a bedroom in a house built in 1950. The room has some very old double glazing (minimum 15 years which is when we bought it, probably a fair bit older). The guy who owned the house before us was a general builder/painter/decorator and it...

Hi everyone, Working on a property (listed council block) which has single glazed upvc windows in some rooms and double glazed in others. Identical windows just the beaiding is wider. Could i get replacement beading for the single unit? Thanks for the help

We have just had all windows replaced in a four bed house, installed new bifold doors (lots of glass), and a new side door that is about 50% glass, installed by a FENSA registered firm Should I expect a single FENSA certificate from the installer for the whole job, or an individual certificate...