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Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I've had a 1-2mm gap in the middle of the hinge side of a window in my living room. I tried some window wedges to pull it in and they did nothing so I bought replacement hinges. Today I fitted them but now the gap is bigger and extends along the top and...

Hello everyone, I hope that someone here may be able to give me some advice. I have discovered a crack that runs along my outside wall, along the top of my lounge window and I don't know what to do, but need to do something pretty soon as is getting worse. Do you think it might be worth me...

I've reviewed other solutions but mine seems different. The UPVC window is reasonably modern as it has deep double glazing. Probably 10 years old. I have removed handle & confirm spindle attached & working. It moves the shoot bolt at the top of window but not bottom one. Having checked with...

Hello, I had a few new windows and a front door installed recently, I have received the Fensa certificate. Should I also expect to receive an energy certificate for each window and door? Is this even a thing with new windows and doors or not really? I'm thinking the likes of an energy label...

Hi all, I am looking for a replacement cockspur wedge with only one central nub on the back. I've been looking online for ages and have nearly given up so any help would be much apricated. I need one that matches (even roughly) the specification in picture below. I think it must be an extinct...

Hi all We live in a semi detached Edwardian property with two large bay windows in the master bedroom and lounge. In the master, no matter what we do we seem to get excessive condensation each morning. We have tried a dehumidifier (didn’t work) so am at a bit of a loss to what we could do. We...

Hi, so I got installed warm roof on the conservatory including fancy glass panel . However the glass panel behaves weirdly, as when there is a sun light, it gets very hot in the inside and is basically emitting heat into the room. Also now there appeared some sort of weird blistering on the...

Hi all, I'm currently 1st fixing my security alarm cable in my own self build and I am trying to minimise any visible cable / trunking on / around the window frame. It's all hard wired as I am not a great fan of wireless. The frames are UPVC. I have already fitted 2 concealed Elmdene flush...

Hi there I have a tenement flat in a tenement building built in the 1890s. I've just removed the ugly upvc window casing and wooden stool or sill. What's left then is the stripped upvc windows in wooden frames, sitting on the sandstone exterior wall. I like the original wooden panelling and...

Hi, extending house and I would like to change the colour of the existing windows to match new windows. Old windows are white, for extension nee windows I want to go with anthracite grey out and white inside. would like to change the colour of existing windows to match. is it good idea to...

Hey all, I recently moved into a new flat that has these blinds I haven't seen before: They seem to be fixed into the PVC somehow and I can't seem to locate any screws. On the inner side there seems to be some kind of metal fixing: The issue is, one of them is ripped, so I'm trying to...

I've a window with a gap around the frame in one corner - it measures about 1 ft x 1.5ft. It's pushed out on the outside too, so there's a draft. Can I just use strong glue and push the frame back in, or would that put pressure on the window pane and risk cracking it over time? Any other...

Opened lower window on a velux balcony (VEB lower GEL upper). It now won’t shut. It is tight on the bottom sill but the main issue is that the left hand edge of the frame where the locking mechanism bolts lock into are now too far away. It is too far away for bolts to engage. So will just swing...

I am currently having my bay window fitted. Not sure if it is just me but it looks a bit off . Please help review the pictures. Also the blue coloured led underneath the window sill what can be done to reinvigorate this. How can I replace this as it looks really battered .Is the double glazing...

There now is a gap on the outside of the door and the inside of the door betwen the uPVC frame and the window. Not sure how to tackle this and if it can be resolved easily. I would say the gap between the frame and the window on the outside is maybe 4mm in places and about 2mm on the inside.

Hi all, does anybody know why this is happening on my window side panels (or whatever they're called). As you can see, it seems to be the lining on the inside of the window that's peeling and it's now showing all the insulation between my inside wall and the window itself. I have called the...

The UPVC windows in my house are showing signs of condensation and this is darkening the net curtains . Can this possibly be repaired or what can be done to correct this. Thank you

As per the title -- the sill for my French doors is short by about 10-15mm either end. This is because the builders didn't read the plans properly and have built the opening too wide. Unfortunately it's too late for them to do anything now so I'm on my own. I've spent a good few hours trying to...

We've got the shell of an extension at the back of our house, completed by a builder. Roof, walls, concrete floor, etc. -- just no windows or doors. Throughout the build communication was absolutely rubbish with me constantly having to chase things up, and taking time off work for no-shows...

Hello folks, I have attached a photo of my window which seems to have a gap between the cill and the window (I am referring to the bit where that small leaf seems to be stuck). Should this be sealed because I read somewhere that a gap is required for drainage but then I have also read that it...