Should we ask the Window company to remove the wooden sash frame around the window
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.55 PM
Hi everyone,
We have an old Aluminium window that was installed on a wooden sash frame. We intend to remove the wooden sash window frame because it started to get rotten, decay and damaged in some parts.
1) Is this recommended. Please see the photos.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8f/54/52/8f545217c97b784fd176265b451753f6.jpg
We had a Manager who came over and promised to remove all the wooden frame. However, a surveyor came over and said they would not do this work.
Please advise, as we feel that sometimes, people will cut corner.
2) Should we make this in writing so when the builders start the work we will have this in the contract.
3) What is the proper way to install a new UPVC window ?
Many thanks
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
Taking out the old timber sub-frame that carries aluminium secondary glazing shouldn't be a problem, any good double glazing company should be able to do this , it should just leave the original framework where the original windows were and then after the new frame is fit, the fitter will make up any exposed gaps with either new timber linings or pvc architrave, yes make sure you know exactly how the fitters are going to fit the new frame in the original opening , always better to make sure you are happy with the scope of works before they start as it's an expensive job and you need to know what you're paying for and that you're happy with the end result.
Hope this helps.
The timber really should be removed, unless the surveyor can give a satisfactory reason as to why it should it stay in situ and if this is the case all rotten timber should be cut out and replaced, get another couple of quotes from small local companies with good customer reviews/recommendations.
Answered25 March 2020
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Anonymous user
Yes you should take the timber frame, always if your changing to upvc or ali, as u will lose lose of new window if you don’t and u will still have making good to do in a few years. Unless there is structural issue, but you can always do something about that!! Hope this helps.
Michael at vlwindowsltd
Hi There
The problem is that the aluminium window that's been fitted looks like its replaced a box ssh window. When they've priced it they haven't allowed for all the resulting making up that will result after the timber has been removed and maybe (dont know for sure without seeing it) haven't allowed for structural bay poles. If you've asked for the timber to be removed they should really do what you've asked for but if most of the timber is sound it can be capped over.
Hope this helps...Tim Servicebase Ltd
Answered25 March 2020
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Anonymous user
Contracts should clearly state wooden frames to be removed and new UPVC frames to be fitted back to original apertures as per Fensa/Certass guide lines
Answered25 March 2020
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Anonymous user
It could be done by taking the old sash frame out, it would leave a lot of make up work internally and maybe externally,but if the frame is rotting then I believe this is the way forward, you may want to check the exterior for any lintels etc, it seems pointless having a new frame fitted into a rotting sub frame.
