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But I have the drill and bits now. Determination will allow the others to happen. It's a heavy workout - no gym today! ?

Yeah ; we want contemporary modern ( which always seems to cost more ! ) . Internorm stuff looks good but to ‘chunky’ I think for us .....

Iqglass ? . Not cheap - but seems good quality and minimalistic...

This is the largest . 150mm for pipework to ASHP . They also need another 100mm one for the ufh pipework . So worst one done . Took about 4 hours in total with rests ?

Success ! But knackered!!

Thanks Part of the issue is i’m Up against the ceiling - so trying to get the hole up there . Makes it awkward / impossible to get my body behind it . Will persevere just because I want to post a photo of it complete !!! ?

And there I was being ‘clever’ buying a 2nd hand Makita core drill and new core bits . Almost at half way - knackered lol . Will take my time ( like I have a choice ) and just get this 1 home done today .

Now drill cuts out motor runs but no rotation . Assume it had overheated but feels cool . 2cm in only another 18 to go !!!

Nope ! First thing I checked . All the videos make it look easy ! - assume they are cutting through thermalite ! I’m knackered and about 1cm in !!!

Guys ! Decided to start Monday with an easy job ( or so I thought ) Need to core 150mm hole . Have core drill and cutter . Vibrates like f - as you can see from the attempt it’s going all over the place . Have ‘arbour ‘ - think that’s what it is called . I don’t take out the drill bit do I ? As I assume that acts as a guide . Any advice welcome !

1,2,3,4 & 5 are Aluminum windows and sliding doors

Keep at it!. Victory always arrives to those that fight the longest!

(expletive deleted) me - I'm the unluckiest guy I know. When you buying my walk on glass?

Fair enough. I won't risk it for 1.3k saving. Appreciated!

Right! I'm trying to get the price down but running out of room! I queried "For marine grade finish to items 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and 5.00 above due to coastal environment 1 item 1,312.20£ 1,312.20" Just seems a lot when we are no where near the cost. The response I got was.... "Our systems are aluminium framed. Item 7.00 reflects the cost involved with the aluminium frames being powder coated to a higher micron .i.e. marine grade, to withstand the harsher environment. We generally work to providing these options when a project is 5km from the sea, but from what I can see your property is nearer to 8km from the coast. I would still advise that you opt for marine grade finishes, and would advise that if you do not, you are aware of the potential implications of wear over time. " Is this REALLY an issue for me? Will the frames visibly degrade overtime?

£4 !!!! Mega money !!!!

Welcome ! Do you need some walk on glazing ? ?

Latest company state (my favourite as their products look stunning): The Uw values vary across our range so please see typical values below:Sieger Slim Sliding Door 1.4Schuco Casement Door 1.8Sieger Casement Windows 1.1Sieger Entrance Door 1.3 These are double glazed. Not sure the extra cost for triple glazed will justify the U value improvement. Down to 24k now - but will have to drop their front door suggestion as way to expensive....

I suspect . They will then say “triple glazed units for all bar the sliding doors “ . When the price is crap and “discounts” are offered I go looking elsewhere....

Yes new build Are you saying any sliding doors can’t be triple glazed ???

Another day; another quote. Overall almost the same total cost but it is interesting that previously "The Supplied and fitted cost for a 1 x 3 section SL20 Classic Minimal framed sliding door system with all panels sliding with multi point locking and all frames in a standard RAL colour all glazed units will be energy efficient glazing and a U-value of 1.3. The approximate size of the doors would be 5700 x 2450 the cost of this would be £16,261.00 plus vat supplied and fitted." 16K!!! From other company " 5700mm wide x 2450mm high -Three track Sieger Slim® sliding door system comprising of 2nr sliding and 1nr fixed panes (→,→,Fixed) 1 item 7,617.28£ 7,617.28£ Alternative Option - 5700mm wide x 2450mm high -Three track Sieger Slim® sliding door system comprising of 3nr sliding panes (→,↔,←) 1 item 8,119.93£ Alternative Option " 8K!!! Original company (with double glazed units) have now said for the same cost they will do triple. Anyway I've halved the price of 1 expensive unit already ?

Thanks. I am committed now to 100mm!. I've shuttered this amount away from my UFH - so that's the deal ?

Ready for you @Onoff ?

It’s ok ; watched video again - I guess that’s a “yes”

So 100mm wall depth does that allow for the waste ? ( if say was straight down through the floor )