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Jerseyconsumer

Thanks for your support- it seems the building industry is rather like the medical industry and all cover for each other. I have found the manufacturer who, when I enquired about buying some replacement units, happily told me they just make new argon units now if they come out concave as they are no...

Jerseyconsumer

I'll ask the suppliers but they say they have never seen this problem even though the units are measurably concave so will not accept we need new units. I understand they sometimes put the two pieces of glass together too quickly and it sags but this is usually only larger units. Also if temperature...

Jerseyconsumer

Thanks- that's what I thought. There are paintable frame sealants for inside use which makes it much easier to re-decorate.

Jerseyconsumer

We have a number of windows with one fixed and one opening vent. One of each glass unit is always concave (either fixed or opening unit) with the consequence that at night (no curtains in place) we walk past and see a mirror reflection from the flat units and a multiple reflection (rather like the m...

Jerseyconsumer

Why has my builder used silicone sealant on the inside of my PVCu window frames to seal reveals etc rather than a paintable one? I thought silicone sealant was only used outside as now when I want to re-emulsion I have difficulty getting a good edge.

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