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Hi, I took off some large uPVC trims which revealed some pretty large gaps between the frame and the wall, has also revealed some bits where I can see outside/where mortar bedding has fallen away from bricks. Looking for advice on next steps. Current plan is: - push some new mortar between...

HELP!!! Leasehold flat owner, 2nd floor balcony flat Been going on 4 years now. Long complicated story but how much would it cost a builder or window technician to remove a patio window/door inspect change a cavity tray and then put same window back??? Not covered by maintenance insurance...

Hello, We have just had new windows installed and I noticed this oval shaped condensation this morning as it's about 1 degrees outside. The condensation is on the outside of the window. Is this normal or is it a sign of damaged glass? The other newly fitted windows do not have this.

Hi everyone, I'm at my wit's end with builders and contractors. We recently had a window installed, but it's leaking badly during heavy rain. The window itself seems fine, but I believe the issue lies with the lintel installation. The builders created the opening and put in a lintel, but it...

Hi I’m refitting my windows after moving them for my extension. I’ve put the window in foamed it and bolted it but when I came to put the glass back in it doesn’t sit tight to the seal on the external beading, there’s a 3mm gap in every corner and even the centre of the glass doesn’t sit...

I'm looking for surface mounted lockable window latches\handles that can be screwed in place on the surface of painted timber window frames, without the need to do anything that would involve cutting chunks out of the windows (screw holes are OK, but I can't chisel out anything, I'm under orders...

We had our house repointed a couple of years ago and have noticed some of the mortar cracking again in the exact same place. Also had the cement window fixed which seems to be having similar issue, and can see there seems to be a gap in the window frame. Any advice?

Hi After some advice on replacing my wooden frame, Perspex window in my concrete prefab garage with a UPVC unit. I plan to remove the entire window and its timber frame so all I am left with is the concrete panel edges. The end game for this garage is to get as close to this conversion as...

Hello, Background info: Roughly 1.5 years ago got uPVC windows replaced with new uPVC windows. House is 60s construction, likely originally timber frame. Exterior of window has row of soldier bricks and surveyor said likely no lintel. I am not sure when the crack appeared as it was covered by a...

We’ve recently purchased a house with the upvc casing missing on the aluminium couplers between the patio doors and windows. We know the windows are from eurocell but our local branch haven’t been any help in identifying what part we’d need to sort this out. We’re not sure of the brand of window...

Hi All - I have some uPVC windows installed outside with no seal around the edges. I’ve sealed the sides but not sure if I should seal top or bottom. I’ve had some issues with dampness on that wall (lower side) and mouldy wood at the top. Do I need to seal all around the window? The...

Hello I was looking at a house that is showing signs of wear, and im hoping please to get your thoughts on whether any of this looks serious. Under a lower window there are stepped cracks and some poor filling/repair, the damp proof course bricks look in poor condition, the guttering has...

Hi everyone. New poster here so I hope this is the right part of the forum. I’m hoping for a bit of advice/reassurance on a new crack that’s just appeared all of a sudden this week. It’s above a window on the second floor (back) of a 1930s end terrace. In summer of 2022 the window was replaced...

Hi, On one of our uPVC windows, the handle has been pulled out by years of kids opening and closing the window and the handle being loose. Unfortunately it’s not just a matter of tightening the bolts, because the bolt holes in the metal bracket inside the window are stripped. The screws won’t...

Hello everyone, Hoping the community could guide me if the issue below is something I can fix myself or I'll need to hire professional. The French door supplied by Britelite Windows has sinked. My tenants have to lift the door up to close the door. She mentioned it got worse when the wind...

Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone can advise how to solve the issue with the new UPVC window in our loft room? After recent stormy weather, we found it had been leaking from above the window on the left hand side, plus a bit of a stain in the middle (see pictures). The window is located in a...

Hi all, Recently moved into a house with a window in the loft. It’s in the gable end wall, and other than the glass looking past it’s best, it is great for natural light in the loft space. I’m currently insulating the loft floor and whilst measuring up started to wonder if the area around...

Hi Looked through previous threads and seems could be a few reasons, but wanted some simply explained bespoke advice on this please Leak coming into top of window when rains heavy (see red circle picture of entry) 2 bed semi property, downstairs kitchen window Can see on pics, and not sure...

I have a window pane close to a door handle. If the window glass pane is broken by a burglar. They can reach the door handle on the inside through the broken window pane and grill behind. This is a security risk. I am looking at solutions, the feasible one that appears to me is to have an...

I'm installing a UPVC window but there are gaps up to 30mm since my block work wasn't even. 10mm __________ | | | 25mm | 25mm (30mm from outside just on this side) | | | | |__________| 0mm Is expanding foam suitable otherwise I was thinking of cutting a...