Measuring up for windows and doors - query on addon pieces

[JDLDIY]

Hi there. I am saving costs by measuring up for some windows and doors myself - my Fensa reg. builder will be installing them.

He's asked me to order some vertical add on pieces for the doors so that the frame is brought in so that the hinges will clear the plaster, (at the moment it's unplastered blockwork). I just don't get it - aren't frames designed with enough clearance for the plaster? The add on pieces spoil the look in my opinion and sometimes require other bits glued on outside to finish off.

Many thanks for any advice

 

[memor maplin]

Yes,

I was taught you measured up less 10mm

 

[Glassman]

I take it you're fitting a UPVC door then?

What he wants you to do by the sound of it is to ask your door supplier to include for some clip-on UPVC frame add-ons which will basically make the outerframe wider and move the inside door flag hinges in from where he wants to plaster. If you ask for 25mm add-on's it should be enough for what he needs and it shouldn't look too bad at all when fitted. The add-on just clips onto the original frame and the join should be pretty much unnoticeable.

You could scrap the UPVC Door idea altogether and get a quality hardwood door and frame. It will be a lot stronger security wise and cheaper to buy.

 

[wms]

what I dont get is if your builder mate is fensa registed why leave it to you to measure?. mistakes are costly and if he is fensa registed he will need to be able to issue a cert through fensa to comply .if you sell your house you will need this. if hes not fensa registed you can always go through building regs. beware of mates doing favours, you will end up footing any additional costs if they are not fitted to standard.

 

[wms]

what I dont get is if your builder mate is fensa registed why leave it to you to measure?. mistakes are costly and if he is fensa registed he will need to be able to issue a cert through fensa to comply .if you sell your house you will need this. if hes not fensa registed you can always go through building regs. beware of mates doing favours, you will end up footing any additional costs if they are not fitted to standard.