Fitting of used windows

TruthLove

Hi there

if I need some of my double glazed windows and external doors fitting - is there any issue regulations wise in me sourcing my own good condition used ones, if I can get them the right size of course!

when you google window fitters of course you get glazing companies that are selling their own windows.  So wondering if there is a way to find someone happy and qualified to fit them?

 Thanks v much in advance.

FreeBear

As long as the windows comply with current regulations for thermal efficiency (or u-value), you could fit used ones. But Building Control will probably want sight of documents confirming the u-value before signing off the work. Or you could try to find a fitter that is FENSA (or similar body) registered prepared to install and certify.

Goes without saying, if you fit used doors/windows, you'll not get a guarantee. So if anything goes wrong, you'll have to pay for any fixes.

chrisw

I would have thought getting a set of decent second hand windows in the right sizes would be virtually impossible. The chance of anyone replacing a decent window is slim and they usually get damaged in the removal process anyway.

TruthLove

Thanks both
very helpful. Not a straightforward thing to do at all then!  Guess I’ll have to go full price for new on this one 

thanks a lot for responding!

TruthLove

Also!  Is it the same with external
soors then?  Or are they more standard size and with less regulations?  I fancy something old and characterful for the back door.  Not necessarily new type composite.  

If it has a lot of window in it does that make a difference too ?
Thanks!

greenface2

If it gets registered they will ask if it has more or less than 50% glazing . Personally buy them and fit them yourself . (or find someone that can ) . If you come to sell the gaff let the new people take out an indemnity against them or they can change them anyway at their cost . Hard to source the right sized frames unless theyre a neighbour . don't be a tight as ss . get some new ones 

Slinky

Somebody posted up a link (unfortunately I can't find it now) to a company selling off new windows that had been incorrectly ordered. Google brings up this which is a similar supplier https://www.mr-mismeasure.co.uk/

SirMSE

Was that a different link?

[Deleted User]

When i moved in here there had been previously used windows fitted and because they weren't an exact fit they were made to fit by adding sections of wooden battens.
The battens aged quicker than the windows  -  the deterioration created problems until i had the windows replaced properly. 
Doing things that way is fine for temporary fixes but in the long term it's not great ...... in my opinion.

Paying the lowest price for items usually means less value for money, paying more usually means good value for money - which is the bottom line for moneysaving.
Now i'm on my soapbox ....... !!! 😂
Several times i've been told    'that's a lot of money, not very moneysaving is it'     - well yes, it is, because i've never had to buy/do the thing again versus having to buy/do it again 5/10/15/20  years later.
😂👍