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I don't know about planning permission, but you will need to put some sort of lightweight lintel over the opening to support the brickwork/roof. Plastic windows aren't very good at holding up this sort of load.
You might be able to pick up a bargain window on Ebay - people often buy windows that they don't end up using.
If you've never done this sort of thing before I'd recommend getting the help of a mate who has, or at least doing some research on what's involved. You don't want the roof caving in or your arm slicing off by an angle grinder.
You might be able to pick up a bargain window on Ebay - people often buy windows that they don't end up using.
If you've never done this sort of thing before I'd recommend getting the help of a mate who has, or at least doing some research on what's involved. You don't want the roof caving in or your arm slicing off by an angle grinder.
can you please email the details of the vendor you've got your windows from and how can i get a quute?
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The factory they use is situated in South Somerset. It also supplies much of the South West but I don't think you can order direct from them only through a trading company.
Hope this helps.
The factory they use is situated in South Somerset. It also supplies much of the South West but I don't think you can order direct from them only through a trading company.
Hope this helps.
thanks for that, I will make a quote.
perhaps you can also advice where I need a planning permition to cut to smal windows in the wall which faces the same dead wall of a neighbouring house?
Planning permission is not required for installing new windows (or doors) - unless there is a specific condition on the original planning permission ... very unlikely in this case
Look at the wickes site for window prices.
It really a builders job and I'd say a days work plus materials so about £150 plus window and a tray lintel shaped like an 'L'.
The guy can cut it with a disk saw from the outside. He should not go all the way through to prevent dust going inside the porch, and then he can chip the remaining bit with a chisel. He should inset the tray lintel first so as not the disturb the bricks above
So its easy job. Don't entertain anyone attacking this with a hammer and chisel
Look at the wickes site for window prices.
It really a builders job and I'd say a days work plus materials so about £150 plus window and a tray lintel shaped like an 'L'.
The guy can cut it with a disk saw from the outside. He should not go all the way through to prevent dust going inside the porch, and then he can chip the remaining bit with a chisel. He should inset the tray lintel first so as not the disturb the bricks above
So its easy job. Don't entertain anyone attacking this with a hammer and chisel
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