windows tag
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Removal of water spots on windows in rangiora How can they be removed? Have tried C-Thru ( no longer works) have tried 30 second spot remover too. Anybody got any home remedies that have worked please> |
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High performance windows Hi Just wondering if anyone has gotten new windows from high performance windows? if yes, were you happy with them? and how expensive were they? |
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Rangiora people - double glazed windows Have you got them and do you find that water spots are unable to be removed from them. What has been your experiences. It is certainly a labour intensive job removing them as each window need to be worked on with a soft non scratching pad with a glass pro... |
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Passive vent above windows? http://joinerydev.co.nz/easy-air-ventilation/ventilation-double-glazing/ anyone have these or can comment? |
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Have you retro fitted U-PVC Tilt & Turn windows? These new U PVC tilt and turn windows look great. Has anyone retro fitted them to their house? I would love to do my bedroom it has two windows. They look very expensive. |
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Have you got u-pvc tilt and turn windows? HI I'm keen to ear from anyone with these u-pvc tilt and turn windows. Are you happy with them? Would you recommend them? What do you do about curtains and lace curtains etc. |
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What do u have on your bathroom windows We have those frosted glass windows in ours but we need something else to make them private - but want them to look modern - help? |
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Retro fit windows making whistling noise. I will be ringing fitter morning but over the last few days ive noticed the windows we got retro fitted whistle in the wind! tonight they are especially bad! the wind has died down here compaired to what to we have had, I hope its a easy fix! anyone |
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Painting aluminium doors and windows I have White Knight quick dry true bite primer and their white gloss metal paint. Can I use these to paint my hideous bronze coloured windows and screen doors? |
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Mirror Tint?. If you put mirror tint on the inside of your house windows would it prevent condensation thanks If you put mirror tint on the inside of your house windows, would it prevent condensation! Thanks |
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Cleaning household windows, how do you do it? Me, I half fill a bucket with water, add a splash of detergent. With a soft broom, wash the window down, then use a straight rubber squeegie! to remove excess water, then a towel to go around edges to remove what rubber cant. Reasonabbly succe |
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Putty in windows, I'm removing old putty, and replacing with new, however the new stuff doesn't stick! I've brushed and sanded the area, kneaded thenew putty, which is only months old, I've even added linseed. Anybody know what the cause may be! |
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Sanding Wooden Windows to repaint. Sanding windows. oh what joy!Just need a light sand, not back to the wood. Im thinking a bosh multitool (sander) might be quicker than me handsanding, & kinder on my neck. Im up a ladder doing this so want something very light to hold/use |
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Stripping and painting outside windows Hi, My summer job is to repaint the outside windowsill. My question is do I need to strip the entire windowsills and around the windows, even if the paint in some places is good enough to paint straight over! Or is it best to strip all t |
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Dull alu windows My dark green frames look horrible faded. Is there a product that will refresh the baked on paint! I have tried car polish- doesn'work. |
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Leadlight windows have a few of these where the lead has corroded in small areas on the perimeter but is generally OK ,as the windows are set into very old putty i know its going to be a major issue just getting them out without damage - thinking of simply using some MS as... |
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Replacing wooden windows with aluminium Hi there We are looking to replace old wooden windows with second hand aluminium ones. As it is impossible to get exactly the same size frame, can anyone tell me whether it is easier for a builder to put in a slightly smaller, or slightly bigger win |
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West Facing Windows Help! We have a 1970's unit with big living room windows facing West, also a glass enclosed front entry which is like a sauna. Downstairs it's fine, but upstairs becomes unbearably hot in the afternoons, in spite of blinds and curtains being kept closed. ... |
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Water marks on windows unable to remove these marks on windows does anyone have a solution, have you found a product that will remove these stains. |
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Ducted air con system versus Crying windows We a looking at getting a ducted air con system for our 1970 brick house with full height single glazing (everywhere). My question is crying windows, our house has exterior windows to 25% of the exterior walls and on cold nights at 4 degrees or below we w... |
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Bi-fold Windows Hi, can anyone recommend me a company in Auckland to make basic wooden bi-fold windows to be used 1970’s style deck/conservatory? |
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Oxidized Aluminimum Windows. I have noticed my windows are starting to oxidize in places. Is there anything I can do to stop this . Many thanks |
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Can one buy aluminium security windows Does anyone know if there are aluminium security window you can buy simalar to the security doors ? |
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Replacement cord for sash windows? Auckland I thought I'd just pop along a buy some from Bungalow & Villa, but they no longer have a store! Where would you suggest I buy it from, and how can I ensure I have the right stuff? |
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Windows - Nylon carpet - fading We are building a house - I like the look of clear glass however I have been told that my nylon carpets will still fade unless I get tinted glass. Please tell me if your nylon carpet has deteriorated and how old the carpet is. Thanks |
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Water spotting on windows Is anyone else having this problem - is it the water quality in our area or defective glass in the windows? |
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How to remove spider spray from windows I have tried many window cleaners, but to date have not found a product that will remove the greasy film left on the exterior windows after spider treatment, can anyone suggest anything plesase. |
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Removing paint from exterior windows.help? removing paint from exterior windows. help? can i use paint stripper to do this? someone suggested to me that this was a bad idea as when i paint it will not 'stick properly" alternatively i have a hand sander unit. can i use this? |
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Tinted Windows? Am considering replacing some windows with double glazing. The area gets all afternoon sun, which is lovely, but should I get them tinted? What are the pros and cons please. At present with the existing windows - just have the micro venetians on a s |
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How much does new aluminium windows cost double gl I am considering removing a very large window in a bedroom and replacing it with one that 1m less wide. So i think the finished window will be bout 140cm x 240cm wuth two hung hinged windows on the side. This will give me wall space to build a wardrobe in... |
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Weeping windows make me feel like crying too I'm sure this topic has been covered before but I still can't work out exactly why some winter mornings I wake up and find my windows and fine and clear, and other mornings the moisture is running down them. It doesn't seem to matter whether o |
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Water stain on house windows nothing from wet and forget as glass not the same as shower glass |
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Calcium stains on windows We have calcium stains on the windows from the sprinkler when watering the lawns. They are hard to remove does anybody have a magic answer to fix this? |
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Can I replace glazing rubber on alum windows? Some of the outside seals/rubbers have perished etc in full sun .Has anyone replaced these themselves? Any tips or tricks? Also where do you buy these? cheers. |
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