Replacement Windows, Double Glazing, Double Glazed Conservatories and FENSA Information From The Window Man UK

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FAQ: The abbreviation FENSA stands for FENESTRATION - SELF ASSESSMENT. The uk dictionary definition of the word fenestral or fenestrate is " belonging to or like a window" The word fenestration is "the arrangement of windows in a building". FENSA is used by double glazing uk trade companies to certify that their replacement windows and doors installed comply with Building Regulations Document L (and more), actually checking av. 1% of all replacement windows installations. Did You Know? That Health & Safety Executive legislation now requires that ANYONE who can potentially fall more than 2metres whilst working should be provided with and use a fall arrest protection system! See 2 examples of the equipment here. Sliding patio doors - common problems which can be rectified: The wider the doors the quicker the wheels are likely to wear out. This picture show a door with tandem (two) rollers, although most of the older patio doors only had one wheel each end of the slider. The angled ramp shows the action the carriage takes when it is adjusted up. These wheels run on sealed caged ball bearings. When wheels start to wear some people try oiling them but that only picks up dirt and grit. The wheels sets are straightforward to replace, but it means taking out the slider and partly de-glazing to get at the screws under the the glass unit. Sealed units that have misted up inside can be replaced, read about that here If the draught-proofing pile strip becomes detached it is usually impossible to replace as it is factory fitted into channels before the frames are assembled.  Additional top and bottom locks are highly recommended for older doors with only a basic lock. If the hardwood frames has rotted it is usually not economical to replace just that, and maybe it is time the old door was replaced with a nice new white PVC-U set. This should be a worthwhile expense as security and insulation should be vastly improved, and no more painting or staining.

Double glazing and having double glazed glass in replacement windows gives you insulation. Having double glazed sealed units in replacement windows doors, and conservatories - double glazing -is just like putting on another layer of clothing to keep out the cold. Double Glazing Salesmen All of their nasty tricks and tactics - FINALLY EXPOSED!!! Read the complete review - click here   We have installers and suppliers of Casement and Sash Windows in your local area (supplying Wood, uPVC and Aluminium). We cover all the following areas: England - South East - Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London East, London West, London North, London South, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey, W Sussex England - South West - Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire England - East Anglia - Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk England - Midlands - Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire England - North East - Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, W Yorkshire England - North West - Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside Scotland - Aberdeenshire, Angus, Central, Dumfries & Galloway, Fife, Highlands, Scotland Islands, Perth & Kinross, Scottish Borders Wales - Clwyd, Dyfed, Gwent, Gwynedd, Mid-Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Powys, South Glamorgan, West Glamorgan   The Window Man - Providing you with information, advice and double glazing quote requests. For Trade Enquiries: We will also be at the Glassex Exhibition on the 8-10 April, stand E25 in Hall 4. © 1998-2008 TheWindowMan.co.uk and Ebuilders Ltd - All rights reserved 1 Townsend Court, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4LD Tel: 0870 850 8083 - International: +44 1603 879423 - Fax: 01603 873112 Registered in England 3404409