Hi, I had a double glazing company in to replace a Victorian sash window with a standard casement upvc window. When complete there was large plastic framing/architrave surrounding the inner surface. I have had these pieces of plastic taken off as I'm redoing the room, only to discover massive 8-10 cm gaps around the side and top of the window back to the outer brick face (see picture)
The window is only fixed to the outer brick surround, on the inner it is free, it seems to be fixed on the bottom surface also.
To me this looks like a dodgy installation, I though this gap would be filled. I didn't expect to see the exterior wall space not to mention the loss of any insulating affect.
Does anyone know: Is it ok to fix the window just to the outer face? The window itself does seem fixed, it doesn't move around, but I don't think the work has been finished to the required level. Does this look like an unacceptable installation to anyone else?
In terms of fixing this, should this be space be filled with bricks and then sealed top the inner face? Any comments appreciated.
The window is only fixed to the outer brick surround, on the inner it is free, it seems to be fixed on the bottom surface also.
To me this looks like a dodgy installation, I though this gap would be filled. I didn't expect to see the exterior wall space not to mention the loss of any insulating affect.
Does anyone know: Is it ok to fix the window just to the outer face? The window itself does seem fixed, it doesn't move around, but I don't think the work has been finished to the required level. Does this look like an unacceptable installation to anyone else?
In terms of fixing this, should this be space be filled with bricks and then sealed top the inner face? Any comments appreciated.