Morning all. Hi my names Darren and I've just joined this site in aid of some expertise and advice. And then some as my home diy gets on. Ive never lived in my own place before and learning as I go on. I'm sorry if this is a bit of a newbie problem and question.
I probably should begin to explain what happened. Me and my girlfriend live in a block of flats. Not sure what you call them really. It's like a house with an upstairs but you need a key fob to get in so the front door inside sort of but the hall is shared with others front doors. It's simple but difficult to explain lol. What has happened is we got locked out one day. Money was short after Christmas and couldn't afford or at the time have the option to wait 4 hours for a locksmith. Was Boxing day as well so even if anyone was open.
After toying with the idea there were two options. Break a window out the back and board it up but I wasn't too happy with that idea because it was right outside so kinda gives a welcome to robberies sign to everyone. I ended up in the communal hall and pulled the plastic window beading frame off. Seemed the safety and cheapest option at the time considering you need a key fob the get in. Still tho a hole in the front door is never good no matter how much you trust your neighbours. Having to snap and tug the screws. It came off and the glass is undamaged. Was just held in by the two part frame. Was enough to get our hand in and open the door. Quick fix with some no nails held it in for now and from the outside is not noticeable but I'm back looking at it now before we both go back to work.
The door seems to be wooden with a laminated finish. The hole is a diamond shape. Or square on its side lol. With pink foam in the middle of the door. To seal the gap or toughen the door I'm not sure. I'm left with the 2 parts of the window frame. Snapped and won't be going back together. The idea was to just go and buy a new plastic frame the same that holds the glass but i can't find one :/ maybe I'm searching for the wrong thing. Can anyone help. I'm left with either nipping out and buying one (if i can find one) or gluing the outside on properly with strong glue and same on the inside. Will look untouched but i understand not as safe. Anyone know what these frames are called or any recommendations? Thank you.
The frame looks to be 2 parts originally. Place the outside on on. It holds the glass and then the inside is screwed into the outside one till tight to hold everything in. Frames are intact. But won't be screwing back together anytime soon.
I probably should begin to explain what happened. Me and my girlfriend live in a block of flats. Not sure what you call them really. It's like a house with an upstairs but you need a key fob to get in so the front door inside sort of but the hall is shared with others front doors. It's simple but difficult to explain lol. What has happened is we got locked out one day. Money was short after Christmas and couldn't afford or at the time have the option to wait 4 hours for a locksmith. Was Boxing day as well so even if anyone was open.
After toying with the idea there were two options. Break a window out the back and board it up but I wasn't too happy with that idea because it was right outside so kinda gives a welcome to robberies sign to everyone. I ended up in the communal hall and pulled the plastic window beading frame off. Seemed the safety and cheapest option at the time considering you need a key fob the get in. Still tho a hole in the front door is never good no matter how much you trust your neighbours. Having to snap and tug the screws. It came off and the glass is undamaged. Was just held in by the two part frame. Was enough to get our hand in and open the door. Quick fix with some no nails held it in for now and from the outside is not noticeable but I'm back looking at it now before we both go back to work.
The door seems to be wooden with a laminated finish. The hole is a diamond shape. Or square on its side lol. With pink foam in the middle of the door. To seal the gap or toughen the door I'm not sure. I'm left with the 2 parts of the window frame. Snapped and won't be going back together. The idea was to just go and buy a new plastic frame the same that holds the glass but i can't find one :/ maybe I'm searching for the wrong thing. Can anyone help. I'm left with either nipping out and buying one (if i can find one) or gluing the outside on properly with strong glue and same on the inside. Will look untouched but i understand not as safe. Anyone know what these frames are called or any recommendations? Thank you.
The frame looks to be 2 parts originally. Place the outside on on. It holds the glass and then the inside is screwed into the outside one till tight to hold everything in. Frames are intact. But won't be screwing back together anytime soon.
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