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Installing Your Own Double Glazing
(Andrew Gabriel) wrote in message ...
In article ,
"Dave" writes:
Also, choose internal glazing.
If the windows are on the first floor, it saves some one from climbing up a
ladder with a mate, trying to get the double glazing unit into the frame.
Much easier from the comfort of the room that is getting the new window.
Also, the ground floor glazing can't be removed from the outside by the
local scallies.
Neither can externally glazed windows done in last few years -- the
glazing units are held in place by window tapes and can't be removed
from the outside.
Internally glazed windows have larger section PVC, which most people
find rather distasteful. In the case of windows with openers, the
PVC sections have to be much bigger, making the window area much
smaller.
Hi All,
Just finished this job on my house. 10 windows, new front door and new
french doors.
I chose to install PVC everything and probably saved £2k+ over getting
a firm in to do the work. I know some people question the aesthetics
but I like 'em.
I was advised by an ex-window installer to buy good quality units and
ignore the cheap stuff. I bought all my windows from a fensa
registered company - that way I knew that I was doing everything to
the correct standard. I still read the regs thought just to be on the
safe side.
I had to apply to my local council for permission (cost of
£100+VAT!!). One visit by them before I fitted the windows and one
after. Very straight forward and I got the precious certificate of
approval quite easily.
Overall it wasn't as difficult a job as I though it would be.
Martin.
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