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by immo
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:51 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Fitting Beading on Double Glazing
Replies: 1
Views: 9023

They are all different!

There is usually a small lip recessed on the back, make sure this lines up with the groove inside the window, start with the corner first at the bottom, push it in tight, line the whole bead up also then givr it a wallop with a plastic mallet, generally you need to diagonally but slightly left to ri...
by immo
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: How to Remove a Broken Lock Barrel From Closed Doors
Replies: 1
Views: 34315

Depends.

For a start, the doors probably wernt level or alligned properly so the latches were tight and so puts more stress on the lock when you turned it. Now the door is jammed and maybe locked also? When I arrive at a house with a problem like this I firstly determine if it is truly locked or not. If its ...
by immo
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: upvc fitted windows into a rendered building
Replies: 1
Views: 13272

RESEARCH

Research different methods and email some building merchants. I think the builder needs to seal the old render/brickwork first before he applies the new render. -So it sticks better. When making the render he should use a pva mixture with it to help it bond and stick also. Use correct colour sand wi...
by immo
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Gap between kitchen worktops and wall
Replies: 4
Views: 31672

Also.

It may be a good idea to mark the laminate with a stanley knife and a straight edge (as long as the scribing is straight enough)
This iwll prevent cracks or splits on your worktop when you cut with the jigsaw.
by immo
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Fitting a non-opening upvc window
Replies: 2
Views: 9639

de-glaze it!

Take the gasket (black rubber wedge) out of one side and use a stiff scraper to take the beads out from the other side. carefully take out the glass and packers. Measure yoour window height and width to determine wether or not its a straight fit or if it will go into the hardwood (if you have any wi...
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