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I’ll give you an example in an hour.

As I say, it’s a very open question. What glass specification, float, laminated, toughened, locking/non locking handles, fixed, turn only inward/outward, tilt and turn, reversible etc. Double is likely to be somewhere between £300/£600 and triple £400/£800 but a lot depends on spec, manufacturer discounts (which can vary even with the same manufacturer) supplier markups and so forth.

Ahh, that depends. It’s very open to a lot of things. Somewhere in the £400/£800 region system / supplier / manufacturer dependent I would suggest.

Windows are tested at a standard size of 1230x1480. However, for a 1000x1000 window (1 m2), I’d be expecting 1.2Uw to 1.4Uw for double and triple should be 0.7 to 0.85Uw. There really isn’t any excuse for a double being 1.4Uw unless the frame is s**t and the glass is the same. If triple is around 0.85Uw, it’s not the best Uf value (frame) and sitting around 1.0Uf with 0.5Ug glass or higher Ug (0.6/0.7 for example) but a better Uf.

The just might be going going forward, groups buy up manufacturers all the time.

They aren't. Dovista own the likes of Slovaktual, Weru, Rationel, Velfac and others https://dovista.com/dovista-brands/

Let me know if I can help @fatgus drop me a message if you would like to.

Side hung garage door panels are usually 40mm, sectional garage doors can be 60mm. If you need any assistance, drop me a message. Remember that a good triple glazed door would be supplied with a panel or glass at circa 48mm (not including entrance style doors).

Is it just aluminium? Sleek look with minimal sightlines. You’re looking something like Solarlux Cero, Cortizo, Q-Fort, Reynaers, Schuco etc. These can be a bit pricey.

They are tbf.

I hate to say it, we don't have the standard of workmanship or mass builders capable of achieving it. Training the trades will take a long time and a lot of "we know better attitude". All of them do the builds on the cheap, cut corners where and when they can. As an example, I wouldn't trust Bellway to run a bath. Smaller more independent builders have come a long way but in my opinion, we are still miles behind achieving anything like this on a mass scale. The recent warm grant scheme should highlight the amount of charlatans that are around.

Oh I do not disagree, it’s a ****ing eyesore.

I’m of two opinions. 1: not much wrong here tbh, it is how uPVC windows are installed as standard these day but @Nickfromwales solution is a good one. 2: Stone cills exist for a reason, they have a job to do and windows don’t always need stub cills.

I know of them but haven’t actually come across them yet. Sorry, not really anything I can add. As far as I know, this is their own system (Hyline) and not a profile they buy such as Cortizo. There are a few suppliers in the UK but not many are “main stream”.

It’s very unlikely the slab of the door is hollowed, it’s usually a solid slab of PIR with laminated timber either side. A smoke test will indicate where this is occurring. I do not suspect the slab but it can’t be ruled out. It’s usually down to adjustment being required as the door isn’t sealing correctly or it’s coming through the perimeter or through the glazing bead area, which is a possibility. .

I should be, but I’m not sure any exist that can help me, that new projects and a coffee can solve.

I need to give you a shout the next time I'm heading down the M6, which should be in about 2 weeks time. It's been too long.

Not that I can recall, I did something similar recently, it should be safety glass, so I would suggest laminated glass (toughened at least) and 6mm should be suffice.

I’m up for that, anyone else here in the land of Nessie in the central belt?

I’m in Chard middle of February, was supposed to be now but slight delay. Might take you up on that 😉

We all struggle, whether building your home, running your business or in life in general. Thanks for the shout @Nickfromwales, I’m going through a lot just now from my own projects, home, life and my mum going through chemo. However, I’m always available and happy to give advice and help where and when I can.

It is a different gasket that is correct, it's whether it has been added correctly. We're only seeing a certain section and not seeing it in person but it does "appear" to be stretched. Usually when a gasket has been stretched, it causes the "ripples" you see. It's very unlikely to be the route cause of condensation.

Add to snag list It should be dry sealed (gasket) or wet sealed (silicone) depending on system. Add to snag list.

You are correct but most in the industry refer to it as a hardwood on the basis it performs as good as/better than hardwoods and costs approx. the same as Oak for example.

Spec wise is doesn't look to bad to be honest, they're using Accoya, which is a good wood option (hardwood). I would see if a flush version is available rather than traditional stepped system (concealed hinges), other than that, it doesn't look to bad to be honest. Price looks decent enough for the size (especially with using Accoya), as it's the front door, either than or an alternative door will need to be Part M compliant. The threshold may need to sit 5mm below the FFL, you would need to speak to them (ask for the section detail and upload it here if you wish or drop a PM).