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Trickle vents are now a requirement under Building Regulations Part F for all new windows and replacement windows that previously had them fitted. They provide continuous background ventilation without the need to keep windows open, maintaining security whilst ensuring fresh air circulation. This step-by-step guide will show you how to fit a new window trickle vent, and a great resource alongside our Seal Centre resource. Airflow is extremely important in a household because it helps remove mois …

A tilt and turn window is a window which opens inwards, however, they offer you two ways to open the window. Firstly, it tilts opening from the top, allowing you to ventilate your room. Secondly, you can ‘turn’ the window whilst hinged from the side, giving you a large opening. These windows are particularly popular in UK home due to their elegant appearance and practical features. Their dual functionality makes them particularly suitable for modern homes where space efficiency and v …

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a solution to fix your annoyingly loose uPVC door handle. In this blog, we’re going to run through what causes door handles to become loose, before showing you how to replace uPVC door handles.Why Do UPVC Door Handles Stop Working?There are a number of reasons that can cause a uPVC door handle to stop working properly or even break completely. This can be incredibly frustrating (of course the handle’s going to break on a busy weekend!) and ofte …

In this guide I will take you through the steps of how to replace a tilt and turn window handle. It’s very easy to do, so if you’re not that confident of a DIYer then don’t worry! If you have changed a normal upvc window handle before then this is no different.How to measure a tilt and turn window handleMeasuring a tilt and turn window handle is very simple as they’re quite universal. This means you only need to measure two things to ensure it will fit. Firstly, you will need to remove your …

In this article we will go through all the commonly asked questions for French door handles. Covering topics like how to replace, measure and tighten French door handles.How to Measure French Door HandlesMeasuring French door handles is really easy and no different than measuring your front and back door handles. You need to measure two things to ensure your new French door handle will be compatible.Backplate Fixing Centres – This is measured from the centre to centre of the two fixing screws on …