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Double Glazed Window Repairs - Recommendations?

By AlexDw
January 7, 2015 in Request a Tradesperson

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AlexDw

Posted January 7, 2015

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Posted January 7, 2015

Hello all,

I've recently bought an ex-local house (my first house).

The vents at the top of the double glazed windows have been smeared shut with some sort of putty that is now rock-hard. I guess there was a draft through them, and whoever lived there before couldn't shut them, and so went for this dramatic option.

It looks absolutely minging though.

I'd like to find out to what repairs are possible - whether the vents can be replaced. Or the putty (which is rock hard)removed. Or whether I have to get new panes of glass.

(I want to avoid replacing the windows - as it's ex-local the Council might decide to replace all the windows at some point in the near future anyway, and charge me for it)

Can anyone recommend any companies who do UPVC window repairs? Any local tradespeople feel they can confidently help with this?

Many thanks,

Alex

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