Any updates on this material please?
Looks like old chipboard past its use by date. Can you not replace all the panels or maybe try the other surface by turning them over?
External door swollen due to rain
Looks like the bottom edge of your door has not been sealed (painted), it's a coomon failure by builders and it voids the warranty on the door.
Take the door off…
Square set doors windows
I make windows suitable for square set plaster reveals At my end the cost difference is small but there are a few ways of achieving this and one is…
New windows but windows wont lift up and out
It is possible he is right. Or maybe they did not install the anti-lift blocks in the top track?
Sliding windows have blocks inserted in the top track to prevent entry…
Sliding door window flashing
Hi
Sorry I had a fall around the time you posted this.
The VBA refers to sill flashings and damp proof course as separate items, the sill flashings are as you would…
uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
To the original question - neither, likely not thermally broken, uPVC I never adise anyone to use uPVC... the reasons are all in my posts, but I can answer with…
Restoring 1970's Aluminium vertical sliding windows
measure your windows and I will give you a ball park figure... new windows will lift the whole appearance and increase your comfort.
Window sizes and placement in the family room
show me your energy report...
Retrofit flashing in Double Brick Home
Yes... use silicone, not polyurethane. Polyurethane has a life of around 6 years.
uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
sorry I missed this... no it's not true. And neither is the need for thermally broken. Send me your energy report.
Cost of replacing Double glaze windows to Thermally broken
Send me your energy report... I bet I can beat it without going thermally broken.
Façade window gaps
Your pics are not clear enough to understand what you have.
The weep holes which must remain open along the sill are clear ib the top left pic only.. Don't…
Sealing window
Make sure that the weep holes are clear and free to drain which should be on the underside of the sill, provided that the window is the right way up,
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
I expected that.
If I had supplied the windows I would change them free of charge. My window has been lab tested and will deliver Rw34 with our standard glazing (4mm/air/4mm).…
Awning window winder replacement
It could be that the flyscreen adaptor is the problem, not the window. Yes you can easily change the winder, I would be expecting that the footprint of the winder…
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
Pay again? No retribution? Your glass has a specific performance get this app and see how much your windows are leaking, then challenge the supplier.
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
Sorry, I have been trying to get to your post... I'll get back tomorrow or Saturday.
Ed
Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?
No.
You only have to restrict the opening of any window when the opening starts below 1700 finished floor height or there is a transom or other climbable surface (toilet, toilet…
What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll
I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it.
Please share your experiences, especially if your…
Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?
Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will…
Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames
To validate the certificate, I need to confirm if it aligns with the requirements outlined in AS1288 - 2021 Section 5, clause 5.23.1 & 5.23.3, AS2047-2014 clause 8.1 & 8.2,…
Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics
Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too...
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