Double Glazing - trickle vents as standard?

virgin_moneysaver

I've had a couple of new windows recently & the firm issued me with a fensa certificate - my question is, now that these firms seem to have guidelines to follow should trickle vents be fitted as standard?

996ducati

New build house or replacements of existing windows?

intel

Trickle Vents are not standard they are extra.

djohn2002uk

Fitting these vents are part of Building Regs. They are therefore mandatory in new building but Building regs do not always apply to existing properties.

996ducati

djohn2002uk wrote:

Fitting these vents are part of Building Regs. They are therefore mandatory in new building but Building regs do not always apply to existing properties.

Thats true but there are numerous ways of achieving the background ventilation required in building regs.

You could for example fit an air brick in lieu of TVs etc

As mentioned in another post,it depends if the building is new build or a refurb/replacement job which doesnt have a specific requirement to have TVs fitted.

intel

djohn2002uk wrote:

Fitting these vents are part of Building Regs. They are therefore mandatory in new building but Building regs do not always apply to existing properties.

Trickle vents are not standard building regs and are not mandatory.

Sorry but this isnt correct.

djohn2002uk

intel wrote:

Trickle vents are not standard building regs and are not mandatory.

Sorry but this isnt correct.

Then explain to me why, when I built a house and put in double glazed unvented windows the Building Regs inspector made me put vents in. Cost me the price of a router.

I'll also add here that you never polish CDs in a circular fasion. Always polish from the centre to the outside.
:rotfl::rotfl:

intel

djohn2002uk wrote:

Then explain to me why, when I built a house and put in double glazed unvented windows the Building Regs inspector made me put vents in. Cost me the price of a router.

I'll also add here that you never polish CDs in a circular fasion. Always polish from the centre to the outside.
:rotfl::rotfl:

Then

1, You were told crapola as they are not regulation standard being a window fitter for 2.5 yrs you get to know your stuff.

2, Circular is the best way just take a disk polishing machine apart and youll find that it polishes in a circular motion.

No thats that all cleared up if you need any more help without embarrasing
yourself just send me a PM...lol... :rolleyes:

djohn2002uk

intel wrote:

Then

1, You were told crapola as they are not regulation standard being a window fitter for 2.5 yrs you get to know your stuff.

2, Circular is the best way just take a disk polishing machine apart and youll find that it polishes in a circular motion.

No thats that all cleared up if you need any more help without embarrasing
yourself just send me a PM...lol... :rolleyes:

With all respect, anyone can get a job fitting replacment windows, and it doesn't make you knowledgeable re housebuilding and building regs.

Secondly, Taken from: http://www.ehow.com/how_892_repair-scratched-cds.html
[font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]1. [/size][/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]Determine the nature of the problem. Turn over the CD and look first for a smudge (see "Clean CDs" under Related eHows). If you notice a scratch, however, continue on to step 2. [/size][/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]2. [/size][/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]Buy a fluid-based CD scratch-repair kit. [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif](Image 1) [/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]3. [/size][/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]Get a soft, lint-free cloth, such as one made for cleaning eyeglasses, if your scratch-repair kit doesn't come with cloths or swabs. [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif](Image 2) [/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]4. [/size][/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe across the CD, working from the inside out in straight lines. Never wipe in a circular pattern. [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif](Image 3) [/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]5. [/size][/font] [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]Repeat the process, if necessary.
Never mind being embarrassed, as I pointed out to you before, if you are advising someone, just be sure of your facts.
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intel

djohn2002uk wrote:

With all respect, anyone can get a job fitting replacment windows, and it doesn't make you knowledgeable re housebuilding and building regs.

That is disrespectful maybe I should disrespect you but I wont sink that low.

Not only was I a Window Fitter I was also a lead light and replacement
unit specialist who earned enough respect from my X boss to send me out
on many many jobs measuring up and quoting regs.. So you have absolutely
no right in your above statement, thus making you look very ignorant.

And that is one link out of millions on the internet carry on do them like
that and scratch over the disc and ruin it, anyone with real experience
of repairing scratched CDs will ignore that very iffy link.

djohn2002uk

Last comment:

So it's ok for you to post sarcastic remarks?
And I'll refrain from any more at the risk of you changing names or leaving again.