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by lariston
Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: BOW WINDOW EXTERIOR HARDWOOD FRONT DOOR. WILL IT DOUBLE GLAZ
Replies: 6
Views: 4107

Up to 16mm gives improved thermal insulation, and above that convection can take place and the cold can be transferred, however if you need sound insulation, the larger the air gap the better
by lariston
Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Seal between Double glazed units and frames
Replies: 3
Views: 7479

Yes Any glazing system will allow the ingress of water, no matter how well sealed. hence the need for the drain holes. However. Under no circumstances should the Friction Stays (sliding mechanisms) be rusty, especially after only one month The stays are usually stainless steel, the screws are someti...
by lariston
Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: wet patches in corners of window when it rains
Replies: 3
Views: 5477

The previous poster is correct the water is coming through the cill, however, the cause is probably that the cill is not level or leaning towards the outside as it should be , but leaning inwards
by lariston
Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: BOW WINDOW EXTERIOR HARDWOOD FRONT DOOR. WILL IT DOUBLE GLAZ
Replies: 6
Views: 4107

Realistically The thinnest you can make a double glazed unit is 14mm ie 2 panes of 4mm glass and a 6mm spacer. You then need 3mm per side for bedding compound, so without the beads you need 20mm minimum plus a bead of 12mm each, you normally don't have space for this in the rebate of a mass produced...
by lariston
Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Can I repair a broken uPVC patio door?
Replies: 2
Views: 9033

It sounds as if you have a Fuhr Infront patio mechanism, if it has a large (300mm long ) handle then it is, otherwise it will probably be a Siegenia. These are over complicated pieces of hardware that are just waiting to go wrong. It will almost certainly be the Gearbox that has gone, but all parts ...
by lariston
Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Help with measuring please
Replies: 2
Views: 3391

as you will have to remove the render to fit the new window simply chip some of it away to measure .
by lariston
Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: HOW TO FIT A NEW HANDLE TO A DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW??
Replies: 4
Views: 11597

the cover plate is held on with a low tack adhesive. Pop the point of a sharp knife in the small gap between the cover and the body of the handle and gently lever it out. Do not worry about damaging it as all new handles come with new cover plates
by lariston
Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Noisy windows
Replies: 2
Views: 8986

Hi New here

I don't know about, buzzing, but wailing on uPVC windows usually means that the water drainage holes on the inside and outside are in line rather than offset, which makes them act as a sort of flute when the wind blows.
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