Replacement UPVC Windows

What age is the house? Fitting new windows will make a big difference on the look of the house.

Personally I avoid UPVC windows - they don't look nice.

Fitted some aluminum windows last year, which had thinners profiles, and will have a longer life overall. More expensive.

 

That means the windows aren't very old?

Only 17 years. What's wrong with the current one?

 

Good product at a very good price.


http://windowsanddoors.co.uk

 

#iv'e only done one house install for windows, went through BC and they issued certificate afterwards. Saved money as bought from manufacture.

Had bad experience from window fitters in past- so order and fit them myself (with help). Unless they are timber sash windows.

 

Engineered timber window frames are becoming more popular over here.

Deceuninckdo PVC windows are good, also available are their RAL coloured window frames & doors, so they never need painting.

http://www.deceuninck.com/uk/

 

Hi, instead of starting a new thread I will ask because it may also help.

I will need to fit a UPVC window for my kitchen soon. The house is quite old & doesn't have any damp proofing. What is the standard procedure? I'm struggling to find any guides on how to do it? Thanks/

 

Hi, does anyone know what would cause these fault in a upvc window that's only 4 years old ? Picture one is the seal on the frame were the sash buts up to, when the window is closed the top and bottom of the seal is compressed but in the middle there is a gap where you can hear noise and feel a draft ? The second picture is where the edge of the frame meets the internal wall at the top the gap is far small than then gap at the bottom and causes the gap on the bottom of the sash small at the bottom looks totally uneven ? Can anyone help.
Thanks

 

I would assume the window has been fitted out of level which would cause photo two, and possibly the fixings used have distorted the frame somewhat, causing photo one. But without seeing its an educated guess I'm afraid....

 

Thanks for your reply, it's hard because the fitter is saying everything is fitted correct and the window company saying the product is fine when there is deffenty a problem the window is a push out from the bottom sash would changing it to a side opening sash make a difference ?
Thanks

 

Timber framed uPVC windows?

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

If fitted correctly it wouldn't make a difference no, as there's clearly a problem with yours. I would try putting the longest spirit level you can fit between the window jambs(sides) and top and bottom rails and test for level and straightness. Quite possibly the window is fitted out of wind(parallel), contributing to your issue. Sometimes if expanding foam is used to secure the window frame overuse can distort the frame, something else for you to check.

 

Christ, another helping of parasitic piggy! Don't think I can take much more, I've had my fill already!!!!!

 

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But I didn't try to sell myself.......?

 

No! I know..........cant afford you