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measuring for new windows?
I'm sure this would have been covered before..but here goes..
I have existing wooden windows that are looking a bit iffy. They are typical,wooden cill in and out. If i wanted to measure accurately to replace the window with a upvc dg unit with an outer plastic cill how and where do i measure? Also does anyone know any manufacturers in the Manchester area that i could submit my order to? ta joe |
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On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:08:55 GMT, tarquinlinbin
wrote: I'm sure this would have been covered before..but here goes.. I have existing wooden windows that are looking a bit iffy. They are typical,wooden cill in and out. If i wanted to measure accurately to replace the window with a upvc dg unit with an outer plastic cill how and where do i measure? Also does anyone know any manufacturers in the Manchester area that i could submit my order to? ta joe Joe I'd measure the brick to brick hole, assuming of cource the window sits in the brick. Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Then pay them. 7-10 days later ring them up, and then next day turn up and collect all your nice windows. You can pay on collection, but the price goes up 10% If you goto the M60 pryamid junction comming from the trafford center, as you hit the slip road, its on your left. So come off the junction, turn left, then second on the left. Its a well scruffy place. Its where all the local fitting companines who fit REHAU get their windows, so you are skipping out the middle man. You may like to shop arround so you know how cheep these guys are when you go in there - don't wear your best suit, visiting this place will rurin it, but you will get good windows. Rick |
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Always measure from the outside from brick to brick and then deduct for a
tolenrence, usually about 3mm either side. -- Yours Jason |
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On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:35:44 GMT, Rick wrote:
I'd measure the brick to brick hole, assuming of cource the window sits in the brick. Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Then pay them. 7-10 days later ring them up, and then next day turn up and collect all your nice windows. You can pay on collection, but the price goes up 10% If you goto the M60 pryamid junction comming from the trafford center, as you hit the slip road, its on your left. So come off the junction, turn left, then second on the left. Its a well scruffy place. Its where all the local fitting companines who fit REHAU get their windows, so you are skipping out the middle man. You may like to shop arround so you know how cheep these guys are when you go in there - don't wear your best suit, visiting this place will rurin it, but you will get good windows. Rick Thanks for the info Rick,whats the place called? I live near the pyramid !! |
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tarquinlinbin wrote:
On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:35:44 GMT, Rick wrote: Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Then pay them. 7-10 days later ring them up, and then next day turn up and collect all your nice windows. You can pay on collection, but the price goes up 10% If you goto the M60 pryamid junction comming from the trafford center, as you hit the slip road, its on your left. So come off the junction, turn left, then second on the left. Its a well scruffy place. Its where all the local fitting companines who fit REHAU get their windows, so you are skipping out the middle man. Thanks for the info Rick,whats the place called? I live near the pyramid !! This interested me greatly too, so I've been googling for it. I think it must be this place, mentioned he http://www.brixton.plc.uk/news/view.jsp?id=46120 Can anyone confirm? The Manchester Window Factory (UK) Ltd Unit 2, Long Wood Rd Trafford Park Manchester M17 1PZ Tel: 0161 865 6688 Rick (or anyone else) do you have any indicative costs for windows from this place? David |
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"Lobster" wrote in message
... tarquinlinbin wrote: On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:35:44 GMT, Rick wrote: Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Thanks for the info Rick,whats the place called? I live near the pyramid !! This interested me greatly too, so I've been googling for it. I think it must be this place, mentioned he http://www.brixton.plc.uk/news/view.jsp?id=46120 Can anyone confirm? The Manchester Window Factory (UK) Ltd Naah. UPVC Cash and Carry, Unit 17 Brighton Road, Stockport. |
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Remember that when you remove the original wooden windows and replace
with uPVC you will be devalueing your property and harming the planet. Mend your wooden ones. In the unlikely event that they need replacing - not just the cill - then replace them with wooden ones. If you use oak they will outlast your grandchildren and so be cheaper in the long run. If you can't afford oak then spcify larch or Douglas fir and paint them with real linseed oil paint. They will also outlast you grandchildren. Of course if you don't care about your grandchildren, your property value, its appearance and the planet then... it's the placcy rubbish. |
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"Biff" wrote in message om... Remember that when you remove the original wooden windows and replace with uPVC you will be devalueing your property and harming the planet. Mend your wooden ones. In the unlikely event that they need replacing - not just the cill - then replace them with wooden ones. If you use oak they will outlast your grandchildren and so be cheaper in the long run. If you can't afford oak then spcify larch or Douglas fir and paint them with real linseed oil paint. They will also outlast you grandchildren. Of course if you don't care about your grandchildren, your property value, its appearance and the planet then... it's the placcy rubbish. Well said ! I really don't understand how people think uPVC windows are either acceptable or even aesitically pleasing. They are the turkey-twisters of home-building and are the single biggest argument for making everywhere conservation areas. |
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Mike wrote:
"Biff" wrote in message om... Remember that when you remove the original wooden windows and replace with uPVC you will be devalueing your property and harming the planet. Mend your wooden ones. In the unlikely event that they need replacing - not just the cill - then replace them with wooden ones. If you use oak they will outlast your grandchildren and so be cheaper in the long run. If you can't afford oak then spcify larch or Douglas fir and paint them with real linseed oil paint. They will also outlast you grandchildren. Of course if you don't care about your grandchildren, your property value, its appearance and the planet then... it's the placcy rubbish. Well said ! I really don't understand how people think uPVC windows are either acceptable or even aesitically pleasing. They are the turkey-twisters of home-building and are the single biggest argument for making everywhere conservation areas. I loathe and despise them myself, but I totally disagree that fitting them will necessarily devalue your home; and whereas I also don't understand how people like them the simple fact is that they do, experience has shown me that for many buyers, they are a "must have". David |
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NickFinnigan wrote:
"Lobster" wrote in message ... tarquinlinbin wrote: On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:35:44 GMT, Rick wrote: Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Thanks for the info Rick,whats the place called? I live near the pyramid !! This interested me greatly too, so I've been googling for it. I think it must be this place, mentioned he http://www.brixton.plc.uk/news/view.jsp?id=46120 Can anyone confirm? The Manchester Window Factory (UK) Ltd Naah. UPVC Cash and Carry, Unit 17 Brighton Road, Stockport. You're saying this is an *alternative* (better) supplier than Rick's, right? David |
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"Lobster" wrote in message ... Mike wrote: "Biff" wrote in message om... Remember that when you remove the original wooden windows and replace with uPVC you will be devalueing your property and harming the planet. Mend your wooden ones. In the unlikely event that they need replacing - not just the cill - then replace them with wooden ones. If you use oak they will outlast your grandchildren and so be cheaper in the long run. If you can't afford oak then spcify larch or Douglas fir and paint them with real linseed oil paint. They will also outlast you grandchildren. Of course if you don't care about your grandchildren, your property value, its appearance and the planet then... it's the placcy rubbish. Well said ! I really don't understand how people think uPVC windows are either acceptable or even aesitically pleasing. They are the turkey-twisters of home-building and are the single biggest argument for making everywhere conservation areas. I loathe and despise them myself, but I totally disagree that fitting them will necessarily devalue your home; and whereas I also don't understand how people like them the simple fact is that they do, experience has shown me that for many buyers, they are a "must have". Which is why we need more conservation areas. If so many buyers have such poor taste what is the alternative ? |
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On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:34:46 GMT, tarquinlinbin
wrote: On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:35:44 GMT, Rick wrote: I'd measure the brick to brick hole, assuming of cource the window sits in the brick. Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Then pay them. 7-10 days later ring them up, and then next day turn up and collect all your nice windows. You can pay on collection, but the price goes up 10% If you goto the M60 pryamid junction comming from the trafford center, as you hit the slip road, its on your left. So come off the junction, turn left, then second on the left. Its a well scruffy place. Its where all the local fitting companines who fit REHAU get their windows, so you are skipping out the middle man. You may like to shop arround so you know how cheep these guys are when you go in there - don't wear your best suit, visiting this place will rurin it, but you will get good windows. Rick Thanks for the info Rick,whats the place called? I live near the pyramid !! UPVC Cash & Carry Rick |
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"Lobster" wrote in message ... NickFinnigan wrote: "Lobster" wrote in message ... tarquinlinbin wrote: On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:35:44 GMT, Rick wrote: Then I'd take myself down to UPVc cash and carry, with your measurements, and sketces on what you want. They put it in the computer, and you get sexy drawings. Thanks for the info Rick,whats the place called? I live near the pyramid !! This interested me greatly too, so I've been googling for it. I think it must be this place, mentioned he http://www.brixton.plc.uk/news/view.jsp?id=46120 Can anyone confirm? The Manchester Window Factory (UK) Ltd Naah. UPVC Cash and Carry, Unit 17 Brighton Road, Stockport. You're saying this is an *alternative* (better) supplier than Rick's, right? No, I'm saying Manchester Window Factory is something else. 'UPVC cash and carry' is the name Rick mentioned. Pyramid junction M60 is Stockport. First left then second left is Brighton Road. They are in the Yellow Pages. |
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