Hi, newbie here
My existing wooden framed windows have reached the end of their useful life and i've decided to have a go at replacing myself with some UPVC units, starting with a few of the smaller ones as a trial.
On one of the windows (1.4m wide , 1m hieight), i jammed a length of wood (very tightly) between the top of the frame and the concrete lintel above to secure as there seemed to be excessive movement in the top of the frame, when the window at the top of it was opened / closed. The piece of wood runs the complete width of the frame. I also screwed through the frame from the inside through to the wood to further secure and prevent movement
However, someone mentioned to me that i could experience a problem with expansion of the upvc as I have allowed for no movement in the frame at all. I wasn't aware of this at the time and am now worried that i may have a future problem with the window which i jammed with the wood.
Can anyone advise how much the frame is likely to expand and is there a danger of the frame bursting / or breaking the glass unit? Do i need to re-expose the frame and remove the wood and secure by some other means or can i just leave as is ?
I'd appreciate some advice, thanks
My existing wooden framed windows have reached the end of their useful life and i've decided to have a go at replacing myself with some UPVC units, starting with a few of the smaller ones as a trial.
On one of the windows (1.4m wide , 1m hieight), i jammed a length of wood (very tightly) between the top of the frame and the concrete lintel above to secure as there seemed to be excessive movement in the top of the frame, when the window at the top of it was opened / closed. The piece of wood runs the complete width of the frame. I also screwed through the frame from the inside through to the wood to further secure and prevent movement
However, someone mentioned to me that i could experience a problem with expansion of the upvc as I have allowed for no movement in the frame at all. I wasn't aware of this at the time and am now worried that i may have a future problem with the window which i jammed with the wood.
Can anyone advise how much the frame is likely to expand and is there a danger of the frame bursting / or breaking the glass unit? Do i need to re-expose the frame and remove the wood and secure by some other means or can i just leave as is ?
I'd appreciate some advice, thanks