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fitting a upvc door
any FAQ's on the subject ?
just had a door and bag of spacers delivered, never done this before and don't want to make a hash of it... SWMBO would kill me (c; LJ |
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in2minds wrote: any FAQ's on the subject ? just had a door and bag of spacers delivered, never done this before and don't want to make a hash of it... SWMBO would kill me (c; LJ Use the spacers to get an even clearance around the door frame. Ensure it's level and inline with the walls. If it's in a brick opening squirt foam around the frame (with door closed) and leave to set. If it is into a wooden surround use screws. |
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In my experience of fitting 1 upvc door and several windows I followed
a technique of heel and toe as recommend by a fixer who works for the company who supplied my windows and doors. rather than fitting the spaces all around the frame just place them in opposing corners - normally the hinge side at the bottom and the opposite top corner ie 1 =========== | | | | | | h | | i | | n | | g | | e | | ============ 2 so place spacers in corners 1 and 2 in both the horizontal and vertical positions ie | * ============ * spacer position shown by * hope the ascii art survives the journey through newsnet regards splowe. On 25 May 2005 00:21:04 -0700 "nafuk" wrote: in2minds wrote: any FAQ's on the subject ? just had a door and bag of spacers delivered, never done this before and don't want to make a hash of it... SWMBO would kill me (c; LJ Use the spacers to get an even clearance around the door frame. Ensure it's level and inline with the walls. If it's in a brick opening squirt foam around the frame (with door closed) and leave to set. If it is into a wooden surround use screws. - Steve Lowe - E-Mail : - Before Replying Remove .NO.SPAM - UK Resident although my e-mail address is usa.net |
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