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Rick Dipper
 
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:30:32 +0000 (UTC), "mj"
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"Alex" wrote in message
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 16:34:44 +0000 (UTC), "mj"
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Need to replace 3 sets of patio doors & have been looking at the ones
offered by Wickes.

How difficult are these to install as a DIY project? (I know I need
certification by my planning office after the installation)

What do you learned fellows think of their quality for the price???


TIA
Mike






I have wickes windows, I would not get them again. I have found my
local REHAU factory, and get my windows there. My local factory is
M60-J1

Rick


I would second this. Choose which profile you'd like to use, say Eurocell,
Plastmo or Rehau for arguments sake. Call up their headquarters and ask
for your nearest fabricator. You get a custom sized product, usually
available for collection within 5 working days (same day service if you're
a regular!) and will pay a lot less.

Of course these places aren't usually geared up for DIY enquires, so make
sure you have at least a rough idea of what you're ordering. Little things
like whether you have deducted clearances for the frames from the size of
the opening makes a big difference if they assume wrongly!

Alex


A big cheers guys

I'll have a trawl tomorrow.

I feel reluctant to go to my local supplier who just orders a custom sized
units & charges what seems to be a 300% margin just to fit them.


Your local double glazing shop on the high street is just going to the
local Rehau factory, and fitting them, and taking a profit. However
the best showroom is the local high street glasing shop. Don't expect
the factory to have glossy brocures of displays.

My local place charges 10% less if you pay on ordering, this covers
the 10% of people who never collect. As stated before you need to take
the measurments, measure carefully if its wrong its your fault.

Rick