BigBuilder

Hi John, thank you for your reply , although U-value is very important obviously, I was asking if anyone had used the company Windows24.com before, they appear to be a German company fabricating (aluminium ) Schuco windows and doors in Germany , I know Schuco very well from my day job but Windows24 prices seem to be very competitive even though I have contacts in the glazing and windows industry . They seem to be answering emails etc ok and have a good website but obviously the proof is in the pudding! I assume there will be tax to pay in bringing them in from the EU.?? ……. Has anyone else used them or bought windows from the EU? thanks in advance. Lee

Hi All, We are just about to start our build in the next few weeks and are in the process of getting various quotes, has anyone used or had a quote for new windows from a company called windows24.com? We are looking for a number of sliding patio doors and open out slim profile frames in aluminium, just had a quote from IQ glass and nearly fell of my chair!

great, thanks Dave for input, ill try replying with that

yes I thought it was a strange way to phrase the question .

sorry yes of course

Hi i am at the start of my new house build, I’m applying for a new 3phase supply from SSE, I’ve filled out the forms and they are now asking the following …….. Important information: Please confirm Size of Generation required in kW or MW per phase. I don’t have an electrician onboard yet but I want to get this going ASAP due to their apparent ‘up to 7 month’ lead in!? ……..my question is what would be an appropriate figure to give them for each phase to answer this question? it doesn’t need to be accurate at the moment, just plausible. A bit of background, 4500m2 house, will have 2 fast car chargers, PV , ASHP, 2 dish washer etc etc , my chosen electrician will work out the final loads and sizing when they are on board , also I need a good supply to the garage for woodwork machinery etc in future. Thanks

Hi All, I’ve been following this forum for some time. In the last couple of week we received the great news that our planning for our new house had been granted, this followed a long and stressful 28 week (fight?) application with the Southdown National Park planners (under Winchester) . Anyway we are there now and excited to get on the journey, this will be my 4th self build , the last one was 20 years ago so things have changed, we are building for our family home and this is defiantly the last one!! (I did say that last time!). They are making us jump through hoops within 18 conditions to discharge most of them before we start. I am in the construction industry so that helps . ill sign off now and no doubt be back for questions and help along the way.