New windows and doors going in on tuesday............

[philmots]

.....what sort of things do i need to be looking at before i sign the job satisfaction note/pay the guys!

Is there anything beyond a quick glance over i need to be looking for?

The same guys put up a conservatory next door but one and it's excellent but you never know...

Thanks.

[Muncher]

Leak test with a garden hose.

[SimonV8ster]

I'd just all doors/windows open freely and lock OK - can't do much more than that ??!!

[Spudler]

With the windows its fairly idiot-proof, just check an even gap alround and the welds on the openers and the frame line up.
When pulling the door closed make sure the rubber gasket is contacting the same amount of door panel and all gaps are equal. There should be a very small amount of pull needed to close the door, this ensures the the gaskets are forming a seal and will ease slightly after use.
Unless they're contract/economy range they should operate smoothly.

[mrsshpub]

Make sure that the gaps between the frames & the walls are properly sealed — inside & out. Also that the windows/doors fit snugly in the frames.

Our new back door was bowed (yes, really) & had to be replaced & we also had draughts due to inadequate sealing.

Other draughts were caused by windows not sitting correctly in the frames. A business card is useful to check this — if you push it between the window & the frame, it should stay there!

Edited by mrsshpub on Monday 26th July 16:47

[sherman]

If they knock any cement or plaster off around the windows or the cills make sure that they are going to fix it and colour match it to the rest.

[philmots]

Cheers guys, really useful advice.