Jump to content

Gap new windows


inderpal

Recommended Posts


people

I need some advice so I had new upvc windows fitted in my entire house. I have large curved bay window downstairs living room and upstairs bedroom .

My old windows were aluminium and had a wooden frame on the edges .

So I had my windows fitted and I noticed on both bay windows on the ends there was a gap of a inch between window and brick I have attached an image .

When I question the company the owner said this is normal as when measuring he would have not know how much brick behind the wooden frame on the old windows on the edges . Is this correct ?

Since having these windows installed alot of noise issues and cold !
 

Screenshot_20241110-101604_WhatsApp.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Quite normal for a window company to underside, but what have they done for fixings?

Also, often the head of the opening used the window millions and frames for structural support, so I wonder if the opening is suitable to take this simple swap. Worth checking, particularly with curved bays. 
One way these are otherwise supported is if the floor joists from upstairs project outboard to take the weight of the above elevation/bay. 
Can you take a pic showing the front and head of the opening?

 

To seal up, if they’ve fixed them robustly, you would want a continuous bead of Illbruck 330 foam Link (NOT regular builders foam) which will reduce noise and draft to an acceptable level, and then uPVC ‘makeup’ usually gets set in place to make things pretty. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Onoff said:

The usual bodge is to fit undersize windows, not put any foam in at all, then cover the gaps with plastic trim. 

 

Ask me how I know!

 I know it's a Mick take . They did foam it all properly  but should have added pvc extenders 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...