windows

Hello, I am trying to obtain a thermal profile of my windows and walls before I decide to repair all my windows. This is to avoid unnecessary or preventable heat losses around windows. The issue is that I don't have a Thermal Camera (FLIR) which I can use. Also, it seems the cost to get one...

Hi all During the cold months the interior window sills and the bottom of the window frames get extremely cold to touch, to the point where condensation forms in that area overnight. Curiosity has gotten the better of me and I have removed the windowsills from both the main bedroom windows, and...

I’ve removed the old caulking around some windows and in the top corners of one of them, the paintwork and plaster started crumbling off and now I have a large hole and some gaps. The other window is fine. What is this usually caused by? In those areas where there are deep large gaps in the...

I need to redo the putty around the windows in my concrete shed. The last lot (not sure if it was done by my dad or the house's previous owner) was not painted and has started to crack and fall out. I've read it needs overpainting but needs to be an oil based paint. But so many of the paints...

Looking at trying to sort our drafty windows if possible. They are tight at the top of the frame but at the bottom the gap is about 1cm from the frame. Tried to show it in the pictures. It's on both the left and right hand side panels of the window oddly and in exactly the same place so maybe...

Hi. I got new hinges fitted 2 weeks ago. This evening I noticed a drip coming from the trickle vent in the kitchen. I removed the vent and seen that the screws securing the upper hinge where screwed into the window and through to the void of the trickle vent. Rain Water was running down one of...

Hi I'm new here. Just joined a glazing manufacturer as a manager based in Peterborough. If anyone has any needs from horticultural glass to full on installation of windows and doors. You are more than welcome to private message me. We also specialize in commercial installations so if you own...

I’m looking at buying a house that’s just over 8 years old but all the windows need some work. Just looking for some advice on how to fix this, would it be a case of just using some kind of filler and seal it?

I'm getting mixed messages from window suppliers giving me quotes! I have a 1930's semi which had sash windows replaced with upvc windows 20+ years ago. They have a seam horizontally across the window and opening from the bottom (half window opens). In new windows I'd like them to open in the...

Hello, I found this website https://www.insulationadvice.co.uk/ which has some good advice on draughproofing options https://www.insulationadvice.co.uk/ia-draughtproofing. Has anyone found a fail safe product for draughtproofing regular and sash windows? Thanks!

Hi. I recently had my blown panes replaced on my double glazing. But in the cold winter mornings were now getting a lot on condensation on the inside of our windows. Is this normal or are the seals holding the glass in place ill fitted? If not, is there anything we can do to alleviate the...

Hi we recently had new upvc windows fitted and I’ve noticed a couple appear to be out of shape. I have attached a very crude drawing of the shape, exaggerated to show the symptoms. A couple of pictures as well of the frames to show. is this normal. I think I know the answer but wanted to...

I know how about friction stays in upvc windows. I fear I'd break something if I tightened one enough to hold a window in place and then it would be hard to open and close. Why don't they come with old fashioned peg stays? Why aren't there stays like these available to buy? When I was a lad you...

Hi all , just a bit of advice needed. Currently having windows fitted , should the screws at the bottom of the frame and side of the frame been siliconed before screw went in? And would the screws be able to come out and silicone put in before screw goes back in to make it watertight. Just...

I have a 1930s semi with all the original woodframes and single-pane windows. Every window is an (opening) casement, apart from a few which look just like the adjoining real casements, but are in fact fixed in place (non-opening, no hinge). I currently have no idea how these frames of these...

Now that I got your attention sorry lads no naked ladies. So just had some windows installed seemed fine untill I noticed that loads of Sealent had been used ao stripped back to see a load of measuring misakes. Whats you thoughts guys... Angles are way off imo and the Silicon job was a mess...

Hi guys/girls. Just had some new windows installed most work seems fine but the trim seems lacks af... Basically bits of plasterboard came away fine just patch but they didn't fill it in properly or layers or let it dry then sand then sealed... They sealed over wet filler. Missed loads of...

I have a lean to greenhouse with styrene windows. They need sealing - unfortunately it’s already been put up so I’ll need to ‘retro seal’ the roof panes what should I use to seal the windows? The link to the shed is here: https://www.sheds.co.uk/adley-4-x-8-lean-to-wooden-greenhouse.html Thanks!

I'm attaching some windows and doors to a new porch and the structure of the porch is 40mm boxed steelwork. 1) drill countersunk hole through frame into steel and fill hole with filler? 2) attach metal straps from frame to steelwork? Whats the normal way or the best way to secure the windows...

This is locked it's a push lock with no hole for a key I'm very confused on how to unlock it? Any ideas on how to unlock or even what type of lock it is so I can research further?