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The Insiders Guide to installing your own Windows and Doors.
Unique and never published before, our friend Terry - The Windowman talks you through it…
Doing-It-Yourself - Is it really worth it?
Of course you want the best for 'you and yours', and your main motivation for considering fitting new windows yourself (double glazing) is likely to be driven by three main factors.
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To save a considerable amount of money in achieving your desired result.
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To be in full control of the quality of the job.
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For the satisfaction and pride you will have for your own (and very obvious when finished) achievements, and the satisfaction of being able to say: " I did it all myself".
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Have your cake and eat it? - In this case the definite and profound answer is a YES!
D-I-Y the job instead of laying back and having it all done for you, and you may just be able to have a DIY dream conservatory as well, or still afford a Fab holiday next year, and maybe all for around the same money!
The real life experience of a leading industry expert has authored this set of pages to genuinely assist and inform anyone considering DIY for the replacement of their own windows and doors. These pages therefore logically follow the format of a 'start to finish' guide and follows the 'flow' of what happens in each stage of a fully fitted job with a normal d/g fitting company.
Doing your homework - What to look for in finding the right supplier
Run these things through your mind when considering DIY
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You may miss the sales reps advice, so how will you really know what you want?
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Specifications - what you need and what you don't.
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Do you need to comply with Gas regs, openings, fire escapes, and safety glass?
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How to source the right supplier.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
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The upside of having a reps visit is that you should be well advised on all that would be right and wrong for your property and needs. You would then distill all information to help you make all of your educated choices correctly for what you decide you need, and would like to have.
If you do finally and decide to D.I.Y., then you will need to consider all the things that a professional should advise you on a sales/consultation visit, such as:
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Choosing the right styles to best suit your property, and current fashions.
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Openings and ventilation, what opens where, and why?
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The need for safety glass in critical locations, fixed open trickle ventilation for Gas appliances, and fire escapes etc.
You should find out all of the above before placing your order.
What to look for in finding the right supplier:
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Price is NOT everything.
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You want a 10-year product guarantee.
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Will they deliver to your home address, and offload?
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After sales service and advice, do they seem amenable?
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Telephone and on site support if you come up against a real problem.
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Will they supply glazing packers and all the right fixings and sealants and bits and pieces to do the job properly?
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When comparing suppliers you should do it on a 'like for like' basis.
DIY Double Glazing - Recommended Suppliers:
UPVC Doors Online
All our UPVC doors are manufactured direct from the factory floor straight to your home. Each door is fitted with a 6 point high security lock, double glazing, toughened glass and reinforced frames, ensuring your home is secure, and don't forget our 10 year guarantee for complete peace of mind.
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