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I have just ordered my windows after a big search.

The people making them have now said I need trickle vents - but do I.

The ones most people fit are horrid plastic things that look OK in
UPVc but terrible in real wood.

Is there anything I can do to avoid having trickle vents ?

Does anybody know of nice brass trickle vents, that I can fit myself ?

Thanks
Rick

Why make the assumption that they will fit "horrid plastic things"?

If you discuss your requirements with the fabricators they can probably
supply a vent that you like. Fitting a DIY set after installation could
be a messy chore.

In certain circumstances you can avoid the need for trickle vents if you
have lockable top vents with a "night ventilation" option. Fred has also
pointed out that passive ventilation does not have to be through the new
window frames.

Without details of your order and the source of supply (which I don't
want! ) it is not possible to give specific advice other than to
suggest that you tell the suppier what you want.

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Ziggur

"S'ils te mordent, mords-les"