windowsill

  1. agulesin

    1960s semi - UPVC window installed without cavity closer!

    Hello Folks, I've searched the Forums for "window installed without cavity closer" and read some of the results - unf. they don't address my problem. Our kitchen UPVC window has a loose UPVC windowsill with mould smell coming from below. Took it off to reveal the sight in the photos - I have...
  2. P

    Water coming through between window and sill (duplicates merged)

    Have an issue with a window. It's a non opening UVPC window. Basically during certain rains and wind directions a bit of water seeps through where the sill meets the frame, (image with black arrow). It mainly comes through the corners It's not much water and definitely depends which way wind...
  3. Gavinnixon

    Help please with sandstone windowsill repair

    Hoping someone can give me some help and advice! I’ll attach photos for reference. I’m attempting to repair my sandstone windowsill. The top of the sill is in pretty good condition and I’m in the process of getting all the old paint off and sanding it down to the stone. However the underside...
  4. Gavinnixon

    Sandstone windowsill repair

    Hoping someone can give me some help and advice! I’ll attach photos for reference. I’m attempting to repair my sandstone windowsill. The top of the sill is in pretty good condition and I’m in the process of getting all the old paint off and sanding it down to the stone. However the underside...
  5. W

    What's the best type of filler to cover foam insulation surrounding windows?

    Hi, I’m redecorating a room and am new to all this. Around the window, there appears to be a foam-like surround, which has been plastered over and painted. There are now pits in this plaster (probably as the foam is spnongey underneath and kids lived here before I moved in and pushed against...
  6. N

    UPvc windows painting or replace new?

    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...
  7. S

    Are these windows fitted ok? Pics included.

    We live on a fairly busy road, technically 20mph but everyone does at least 30mph. There is a constant stream of traffic until fairly late in the evening and queues during morning and evening rush hours. Motorbikes go up and down late at night. No lorries or buses normally though due to narrow...
  8. E

    What's wrong with our window?

    I'm hoping someone can help us. Our upvc window frame is lifting up off th windowsill. Does anyone know why this might be happening? We've just sold our house and are trying to get everything in order before we move. I've attached a photo of the problem. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you...
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