Restoring 1970's Aluminium vertical sliding windows
measure your windows and I will give you a ball park figure... new windows will lift the whole appearance and increase your comfort.
Retrofit flashing in Double Brick Home
Yes... use silicone, not polyurethane. Polyurethane has a life of around 6 years.
uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
sorry I missed this... no it's not true. And neither is the need for thermally broken. Send me your energy report.
Cost of replacing Double glaze windows to Thermally broken
Send me your energy report... I bet I can beat it without going thermally broken.
Façade window gaps
Your pics are not clear enough to understand what you have.
The weep holes which must remain open along the sill are clear ib the top left pic only.. Don't…
Sealing window
Make sure that the weep holes are clear and free to drain which should be on the underside of the sill, provided that the window is the right way up,
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
I expected that.
If I had supplied the windows I would change them free of charge. My window has been lab tested and will deliver Rw34 with our standard glazing (4mm/air/4mm).…
Awning window winder replacement
It could be that the flyscreen adaptor is the problem, not the window. Yes you can easily change the winder, I would be expecting that the footprint of the winder…
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
Pay again? No retribution? Your glass has a specific performance get this app and see how much your windows are leaking, then challenge the supplier.
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
Sorry, I have been trying to get to your post... I'll get back tomorrow or Saturday.
Ed
Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?
No.
You only have to restrict the opening of any window when the opening starts below 1700 finished floor height or there is a transom or other climbable surface (toilet, toilet…
What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll
I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it.
Please share your experiences, especially if your…
Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?
Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will…
Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames
To validate the certificate, I need to confirm if it aligns with the requirements outlined in AS1288 - 2021 Section 5, clause 5.23.1 & 5.23.3, AS2047-2014 clause 8.1 & 8.2,…
Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics
Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too...
What's wrong with my windows...?????
I'm sorry, but I don't have enough information to answer your needs.
It is unlikely that the window frame has become out of square, more likely that the rollers or glides…
What's wrong with my windows...?????
Your pic is not clear enough to understand what I am looking at.
Sliding window? Not closing properly? Seems to be on a lean?
What brand window? Have you ever taken the…
handles not horizantal
HI
There is a grub screw adjustment under the handle.
A&L awning windows with very restricted opening
Excellent instructional video....
Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?
I don't know them all, the first 2 top of your list are best known. Rylock is a good company, Stegbar is for sale.
My experience buying windows in China
They removed their comment and I heard no more.
Front door issues
The glass is compliant. The door is not. It's a builder's problem. Let me know how you go...
Ed
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