Double glazing recommendations please (MERGED)

edtheduck_2

as promised just to let you all know i have now got windows, doors and patio doors installed by proclad. took 3 days (1 man and helper). excellent result, very tidy job and very tidy workmen.
would recommend without hesitation.

darrenfinlayson

im going to start getting quotes in the next couple of weeks, i have used both turkington and windows 2000 in the past and i wouldn't use them again. from the responses on this thread i will try proclad and woburn, anyone have any other reccomendations?

also the only thing that worries me about proclad is that i cant frind them on yell.com??

ginger_nuts

I have noticed a lot off houses with PVC windows but wooden front doors .
is there a reason for not putting in PVC front doors .

darrenfinlayson

yea, i noticed that too, it seems odd

sunshine

ginger_nuts wrote:

I have noticed a lot off houses with PVC windows but wooden front doors .
is there a reason for not putting in PVC front doors .

Guilty as charged!!! We have PVC windows and a wooden front door. The house was like that when we moved in and it's too expensive to replace the door. £600 was quoted for the front door and £600 for a "porch/roof over it!!!! Had the same in our last house too.

darrenfinlayson

i phoned woburn and they seemed polite and professional, though i am waiting on them phoning back and i kind of expected them to call yesterday afternoon, some guy called derick i think.

sennen_2

Hi

Can I add a few words of good advice.

Firstly if the installer you use is a member of FENSA make sure they carry out a comprehensive survey before they fit your windows. This does not merely involve measuring up but they should also be carrying out a survey with regard to building regulations. In particular they should be checking the support above each window and door to make sure it is strong enough to hold the weight of the brickwork above it, if it is not they have a duty to inform you that you may need extra support in the shape of angle irons or lintels and unless this support is provided should not fit the windows. If you need to know more google for Section A building regulations.

Also if you do have a complaint regarding sagging/bowing brickwork and are not getting anywhere then contact FENSA as it is their responsibility to ensure building regulations are complied with, they may argue that it is not but it is so do not take no for an answer.

DesG

ginger_nuts wrote:

I have noticed a lot off houses with PVC windows but wooden front doors .
is there a reason for not putting in PVC front doors .

2 reasons,


1. pvc doors are dearer.

2. that bloody step that you keep tripping on

Cheers, Des.

darrenfinlayson

sennen wrote:

Hi

Can I add a few words of good advice.

Firstly if the installer you use is a member of FENSA make sure they carry out a comprehensive survey before they fit your windows. This does not merely involve measuring up but they should also be carrying out a survey with regard to building regulations. In particular they should be checking the support above each window and door to make sure it is strong enough to hold the weight of the brickwork above it, if it is not they have a duty to inform you that you may need extra support in the shape of angle irons or lintels and unless this support is provided should not fit the windows. If you need to know more google for Section A building regulations.

Also if you do have a complaint regarding sagging/bowing brickwork and are not getting anywhere then contact FENSA as it is their responsibility to ensure building regulations are complied with, they may argue that it is not but it is so do not take no for an answer.

excellent, that is something i wouldnt have thought of, thanks!

darrenfinlayson

i had a visit / quote from woburn, they were quite expensive, but then i was very specific on how i wanted the installation, plus i have loads of doors. i will be seeing proclad this week to be able to benchmark the proce.

woburn use rehau, whereas proclad use profile22 but they will install rehau