Retrofitting cavity closers

[Ivor Windybottom]

Removing/refitting plastic doors and windows isn't a trivial task but totally DIYable with care and lots of youtube in advance! A paint scraper is usually all that's needed. Packing out the units is a bit of an art though, my efforts have varied in success levels but improving every time.

The only real risk to the sealed units is chipping a corner while lugging the things about. Other than that they're pretty strong. If you were to wreck one then they're pretty cheap to replace anyway.

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

The fact the windows are tall is a big plus. It means that the vertical beading you need to take out first won't need bending much. The smaller ones are more challenging. Once you've prised and bent the first one out, the rest pop out much more easily.

 

[noseall]

Removing/refitting plastic doors and windows isn't a trivial task but totally DIYable with care and lots of youtube in advance!

Not really no.
The frames are foamed in as well as silicone sealed. You risk damaging the frames trying to remove them.
The glazing, which will need to be removed is likely to be stuck with security tape. It's very easy to pop a unit trying to remove the DGU's.
The doors will need to toe 'n' heel packed, to prevent them dropping. Not many DIYers know how to do this.
Stop posting dishonest crap.

 

[noseall]

The only real risk to the sealed units is chipping a corner while lugging the things about. Other than that they're pretty strong. If you were to wreck one then they're pretty cheap to replace ananyway.

No, they will be toughened glass. There will be a lead time and they are not cheap. Plus the fitter would need to ply-up if they shatter.

Stop posting about things you know little about.

 

[ChrisJLW]

This is the door in all its glory. More trim on the outside (not present on the other one). I'm not going to investigate what's under there. Lol

I had to replace one of the big glass panes in the other one and it was circa £110 from what I recall, including fitting.