Hi

We are definately looking to buy a uPVC large sliding patio door to replace
our lounge window which is over 9' wide.
We were considering getting the door made to the exact size of the existing
window opening so it would be an easier job to fit (a family member handyman
will be fitting it), but most websites weve looked on only do standard sizes
with the biggest around 8'. Thats fine though because weve decided 8' would
look a lot better and not be too big.

Questions:
1. Does anyone know a company that makes attractive looking sliding patio
doors which have good security and condensation proof etc all mod cons and
can deliver?

2. It would be great if the company fitted the door free or for small extra
cost but going for the smaller size means there will be some brickwork to do
and matched up on both sides, or on just one side maybe. When you hear 'free
fitting' do they mean only if its replacement (same size)?

Also we are considering getting some french doors to replace a window on
another part of our house and we have even toyed with the idea of replacing
all our windows with upvc (existing are old ali and some are softwood) but
as we plan to sell up oneday in the next few years, it may pay just to do
the 2 doors and leave existing windows as the future buyer may not like upvc
anyway. Whats the general opinion on that? Would replacing all windows be a
massive cost we wouldnt need to spend (we can put up with our existing), or
would the value of the property increase with a nice style of upvc
throughout?

Many thanks for any help or advice

Jayne and James