First time fitting a double glazed window.

johnbrian.lacey · 2005-08-05T20:55:36+00:00

My apologies if this is a very basic question but we all have to startsomewhere.I need to replace a wooden 'Georgian' style window that is rotten. Iknow how to get it out but have never fitted a double glazed unitbefore. How does the frame fasten to the wall to make it secure- theold one simply has nails driven through and the heads filled andpainted over.Is this how a wooden sealed unit fixes ? Does the glass come out firstand the refix it in the frame after fitting that ?Is it a DIY or have I to call in the 'Professionals" ?ThanksBrian

Aug 05, 2005 21 Replies

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Huge 20 years ago

Except when they do. Believe me, I've lived in one!

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chris French 20 years ago

the lower windows have to support the weight of the upper windows, the timber frame , tile cladding etc. For typical wooden , square or splay bay window that's not a problem for the timbers at the front of the bay. However UPVC normally requires metal supports in these front corners with in the plastic frame. if this is missing the windows can deform.

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