New UVPC sash windows fitted. Sill too narrow?!
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Simpo Two said:
It's a pity the mouldings underneath have disappeared, they gave it character.
I'm hoping they'll fit a decorative moulding underneath all being well. May I ask your thoughts re a side window they fitted today? (again whilst I was at work)
Looks super from the inside but gaping gaps on both sides outside which will no doubt be foamed tomorrow and huge plastic trims fitted. Surely a complete survey fail? I feel having voids this size either side of the window completely negates the point of having double glazing in the first place.
Not being a smartarse, but the surveyor needs new measure..
Surprised they tried to get away with it, knowing you’re onto them ;(
Mine had a similar gap above, ‘foamed’ with trim.
Water & dust came in on a windy day, I redid it myself. My amateur job was better than theirs as they didn’t care.
I’d reject that tbh.
The side screws are doing naff all in mid air!
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Surprised they tried to get away with it, knowing you’re onto them ;(
Mine had a similar gap above, ‘foamed’ with trim.
Water & dust came in on a windy day, I redid it myself. My amateur job was better than theirs as they didn’t care.
I’d reject that tbh.
The side screws are doing naff all in mid air!
Edited by James6112 on Thursday 27th June 18:47
Depending what the insides are like. That window might be the right size. They could have made it out of large section though which would have allowed the frame to be bigger , but the opener size would have been the same size.
Putting add ons on the side of the window would have taking the space up, but they serve no purpose, since you have to cover them anyway.
Putting add ons on the side of the window would have taking the space up, but they serve no purpose, since you have to cover them anyway.
So having emailed the company owner the fitters turned up in the morning, clearly none the wiser. First time I'd met them. Explained my concerns re the large gaps but he said it was normal as the external window frames were so bulky. He said in a modern house the internal and external line up, ours is 1905. He showed me on the bedroom window they were doing and to be fair there was a large difference between outer and inner and you couldnt have the outer fully covered as the glass would be right up to the architrave inside.
Not impressed the company owner never replied, I'm sure the fitters spoke to him but I still expected some contact.
This is how the previously shown window now looks
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Not impressed the company owner never replied, I'm sure the fitters spoke to him but I still expected some contact.
This is how the previously shown window now looks
Tomorrow the UVPC back door is going on, the left it in the garden Fri when they went home.
It rained heavily today so I nipped out to bring the bottom panel in.
It doesn't look great! I can't imagine the beading will hide this adequately, no doubt they will intend on fitting it though. Reckon I should leave them a note asking them to replace? I will be at work again when they come.
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It rained heavily today so I nipped out to bring the bottom panel in.
It doesn't look great! I can't imagine the beading will hide this adequately, no doubt they will intend on fitting it though. Reckon I should leave them a note asking them to replace? I will be at work again when they come.
Roll on the job being finished ??[url]
https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/647438/20240...
TT86 said:
Tomorrow the UVPC back door is going on, the left it in the garden Fri when they went home.
It rained heavily today so I nipped out to bring the bottom panel in.
It doesn't look great! I can't imagine the beading will hide this adequately, no doubt they will intend on fitting it though. Reckon I should leave them a note asking them to replace? I will be at work again when they come.
Roll on the job being finished ??[url]
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https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/647438/20240...![](https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/647438/202406307375388?resize=720)
See bold . . . Yet again herein lies the problemIt rained heavily today so I nipped out to bring the bottom panel in.
It doesn't look great! I can't imagine the beading will hide this adequately, no doubt they will intend on fitting it though. Reckon I should leave them a note asking them to replace? I will be at work again when they come.
Roll on the job being finished ??[url]
https://forums-images.pistonheads.com/647438/20240...
Digger said:
These are expensive decisions that you are mis-managing . . .
I don't really think it's fair to call it mismanaging, I don't the luxury of being able to take short notice annual leave to supervise the window fitters- nor should I have to really!I'll just have to leave them a note saying I want this panel swapping out.
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