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Default Are we really supposed to believe that - DG

Harry Bloomfield wrote :
harry explained on 12/07/2011 :
On Jul 11, 7:41*pm, Harry Bloomfield
wrote:
Just been getting some quotes for replacing all of the double glazing
with new, as an alternative to repairing wooden sills.

One of the companies rang back thee days after submitting their quote
to suggest the could do it a bit cheaper as they already had some of
the windows in stock and surplus to requirements, so we could have them
for free.

It sounds more like the old trick of quoting for the job, thinking they
have not got it - so lets try a slightly cheaper quote to tempt.

What say the panel?

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* * * * Harry (M1BYT) (L)http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk


Well, there is a clue for you. You have standard sized windows. Save
some money and go out and buy some ioff the shelf nstead of taylor
made ones.

Fit them yourself, no big deal. This is a DIY group after all.
Save about 75%.


I put the last lot in lol


Damn, you've got me thinking now.

Last lot I did, it was a matter of hauling the frame complete with
glass into place, back breaking job. They don't do it that way now,
bare frame fixed in place, then put the glass in - easy peasy.

Just one snag, the bay. its a wooden framed structure, centre panel
with two side panels at 45 degrees. How would that be tackled in UPVC?

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Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk