We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Windows

customer2014
customer2014 Posts: 1 Newbie
things OK now.
«1

Comments

  • JohnB47
    JohnB47 Posts: 2,689 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Hi, we just had Anglian install new windows at our home, which were sold as A rated windows with argon gas inside.

    However, assembly of the double glazing glass unit was put together at our home, that is the glass sheet on the inside and the sheet on the outside was put in separately (rather than obtaining the double glazing windows factory sealed as a unit with argon gas inside). Indeed we didn't even see any argon cylinders around our home when they installed the windows. Is this common practice for double glazing firms to install windows in this manner, placing in the sheets seperately.

    All comments appreciated, thanks.

    I'm no expert but this sounds very odd. I can't imaging how anyone could create gas filled window units outside of a specially built, ie factory, facility.

    Presumably you obtained some sort of guarantee? Even so, perhaps you should ask them to provide written confirmation that the windows have been constructed to spec and are A rated. Although I bet you won't get that.
  • Furts
    Furts Posts: 4,474 Forumite
    This is not something I have heard of, but with Anglian anything is possible!

    Whilst it does not help OP because the work has been done...people really need to understand that dealing with Anglian is like dealing with fire. There are risks attached and someone, or something, will get damaged.

    There are good, reputable companies fitting replacement windows. Anglian is not one of these.
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I've never heard ofit being done that way.
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

    Daniel Defoe: 1725.
  • They can't be sealed units then.
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I've been googling i can't seem to find anything. It does say there are 2 methods to fill the gas, a 1 hole and a 2 hole and the single hole is best. Can you see any point in the window where it may have been filled. It also says eventually the gas may leak and you'd never know it had gone.
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

    Daniel Defoe: 1725.
  • schwam66
    schwam66 Posts: 161 Forumite
    yeah dont think they were done properly, shouldnt use a 'big' firm in future, anglian,safe style,Everest they are all a joke.......
  • frankie
    frankie Posts: 848 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Get a local outfit in next time. (you'll probably need to!) Sounds like a botch job from Anglia. Never heard of units being assembled on site. They should be factory sealed.
  • nickcc
    nickcc Posts: 2,265 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    More than happy with my Anglian windows and doors installed four years ago, only thing I'll say is that you must negotiate the price down original price was £10,000 but reduced to £3,800 after negotiations. Yes they can be a rip off company but their products and installation are good, at the right price.
  • Furts
    Furts Posts: 4,474 Forumite
    schwam66 wrote: »
    yeah dont think they were done properly, shouldnt use a 'big' firm in future, anglian,safe style,Everest they are all a joke.......

    I second that, and it reasuring to know others have such an opinion.

    I advise all clients to avoid these companies but Anglian are a particular thorn in the side of the construction industry. Anglian could clean up their act within months should they wish to do so. Unfortunately for consumers the Anglian greed is too great.

    Recent years have seen a new strategy from Anglian. Anglian have teamed up with Homebuilding And Renovating magazine so this magazine is now within the Anglian zone of influence. The construction industry are aware of this and now regard anything written within that magazine as suspect.

    Anglian also sponsor the Self Build shows throughout the country giving even more exposure to their dodgy name. In return they get a large stands to promote their dodgy wares and entice the unwary with high pressure sales bull - not what one was expecting when booking a ticket to the shows. Unfortunately, Anglian do not limit their pitch to windows - instead it is every "home improvement" one can imagine. Indeed, Anglian claim they are experts on everything.

    These shows are run by "Centaur"... who are the company behind the Homebuilding and Renovating magazine!

    So my advice to all mse users is to avoid buying Homebuilding and Renovating magazine - it is dubious and associated with spivs, charlatans and cowboys aka Anglian.
  • Furts
    Furts Posts: 4,474 Forumite
    nickcc wrote: »
    More than happy with my Anglian windows and doors installed four years ago, only thing I'll say is that you must negotiate the price down original price was £10,000 but reduced to £3,800 after negotiations. Yes they can be a rip off company but their products and installation are good, at the right price.

    I am sorry but I disagree. Technically, the Anglian product is mediocre, and many are blatantly sub standard compared to what can be purchased at wholesalers.

    The fitting can be acceptable, but it is never good. Most fitting is sub standard because the fitters are not paid enough money to do a proper job.

    The Anglian priority is comission, and not the standard of the product, nor the fitting.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.4K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.