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Condensation on windows is an unfortunate side effect of winter weather. It's something that causes problems for almost everyone and not just on our home windows either. You will find condensation on bathroom mirrors and even on your car windows when you're in a desperate rush first thing in the morning. In this blog post we're going to go through how this happens and what you can do to fix it. Let's dive right in.What causes condensation?So what causes condensation on windows? The simple answer …

How to Replace Rubber Seal on Upvc Windows In this blog we're going to learn how to replace rubber seal on uPVC windows. The first thing you need to know is what type of gasket is currently installed in your window. Typically you will find that your window has either wedge gasket seal or rubber gasket seal - Or a combination of both.Bubble Gasket Seal Bubble gasket seal is installed around a window opening and around the glass. It has either a round or oval shape bubble and an arrowhead to …

Measuring uPVC door handles is quite straight forward and it's essential you get it right to ensure your new door handle will fit perfectly. There are two key measurements you need to get right when measuring your door handle, let's go through the steps on how to do this below.How to Measure the PZ Centres The first measurement you will need to take is called the PZ. This measurement is what aligns the door handle to the internal door lock mechanism inside your door. To measure the PZ you s …

Upvc window handles are easy to identify. We're going to go through the most common window handles you might find on your windows so you can easily identify and replace them.Espagnolette (Espag) Window HandlesEspag window handles are the most common handle you will find on your upvc windows. They are easy to identify as they typically only have two screws, one either side of the lever, and a spindle protruding from the bottom of the handle. Espag window handles are used in combination wit …

Replacing a uPVC espag window handle is very easy and can be done in just a few simple steps. Before we begin lets start with a list of tools you’re going to need.What tools do I need to replace a uPVC espag window handleMeasuring tape or rulerUtility knifePhilips screwdriver or DrillHow to remove a uPVC espag window handleFirst you need to remove the screw cover cap which is covering the first screw. You can now proceed to remove the first screw. Next go ahead and turn the window handle to the …