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[Nickbat]

Hi Handy,

As Rob G says, whereabouts are you?

Please fill in your location in your profile. You'd be surprised how many members local to you would help you out with any problems. I speak from experience! 

[Ken T]

I used a rawlplug type thing specially for fitting UPVC windows.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/window-anchor-8-x-100mm-pack-of-10/16018

basically drill a hole straight thro the frame and into the brick, put in the fixing, a light hammer in, a last turn on the screw to tighten and jobs a good 'un. A quick seal with sealant helps if the brickwork is uneven and keeps it water tight. The idea of using wood to pack out is good, give it a good coat of paint first. Pressure treated is a good idea, lots of timber merchants have it.

Its so easy to do, makes you wonder why they charge so much to fit windows 

Ken

Vast majority of "proper" window fitters won`t touch those with a barge pole

Why ?.

Ken

[RobG]

was going to buy these

http://www.screwfix.com/p/frame-fixing-7-5-x-122mm-pack-of-100/81227

That`s the ones. You need a fix 150mm from corners then at app. 3-350mm centres

[handy]

Cardiff here

[RobG]

I used a rawlplug type thing specially for fitting UPVC windows.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/window-anchor-8-x-100mm-pack-of-10/16018

basically drill a hole straight thro the frame and into the brick, put in the fixing, a light hammer in, a last turn on the screw to tighten and jobs a good 'un. A quick seal with sealant helps if the brickwork is uneven and keeps it water tight. The idea of using wood to pack out is good, give it a good coat of paint first. Pressure treated is a good idea, lots of timber merchants have it.

Its so easy to do, makes you wonder why they charge so much to fit windows 

Ken

Vast majority of "proper" window fitters won`t touch those with a barge pole

Why ?.

Ken

If at a later date the door or window needs to be removed for whatever reason, it`s far easier to remove a torx fixing than the sleeved fixings. Reason being, the screw in the plastic sleeve is soft metal and invariably the pozi head will mash up and secondly you will rarely pull the plug from the wall. If you manage to get the screw out you will still have to cut through the plastic sleeve that is stuck in the frame and half in the wall. 

[RobG]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

[RobG]

I like a bit of Heavy Duty  Rob 

And instant stick with the old superglue

What are you bloody fitting with an 11mm torx

[Vamps]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

Is that the adjustment of the 3 hinges? Mine is doing my head in, to the point that I was going to fix the top and bottom locking bits with an angle grinder......

[Ken T]

I used a rawlplug type thing specially for fitting UPVC windows.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/window-anchor-8-x-100mm-pack-of-10/16018

basically drill a hole straight thro the frame and into the brick, put in the fixing, a light hammer in, a last turn on the screw to tighten and jobs a good 'un. A quick seal with sealant helps if the brickwork is uneven and keeps it water tight. The idea of using wood to pack out is good, give it a good coat of paint first. Pressure treated is a good idea, lots of timber merchants have it.

Its so easy to do, makes you wonder why they charge so much to fit windows 

Ken

Vast majority of "proper" window fitters won`t touch those with a barge pole

Why ?.

Ken

If at a later date the door or window needs to be removed for whatever reason, it`s far easier to remove a torx fixing than the sleeved fixings. Reason being, the screw in the plastic sleeve is soft metal and invariably the pozi head will mash up and secondly you will rarely pull the plug from the wall. If you manage to get the screw out you will still have to cut through the plastic sleeve that is stuck in the frame and half in the wall. 

Aha, thanks for thanks for the explanation.

Cheers Ken

[handy]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

say what??

[RobG]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

Is that the adjustment of the 3 hinges? Mine is doing my head in, to the point that I was going to fix the top and bottom locking bits with an angle grinder......

What style of door Vamps, half glass/midrail/reinf. panel below or has it got a full height "feature panel" :question

[aaronjb]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

Is that the adjustment of the 3 hinges? Mine is doing my head in, to the point that I was going to fix the top and bottom locking bits with an angle grinder......

Is it as bad as trying to get a kitchen cabinet door to close properly? I hate that job..

[Vamps]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

Is that the adjustment of the 3 hinges? Mine is doing my head in, to the point that I was going to fix the top and bottom locking bits with an angle grinder......

What style of door Vamps, half glass/midrail/reinf. panel below or has it got a full height "feature panel" :question

Half glass 2 tall leaded / decorative panes and a panelled bottom half. Problem is when you have to push the handle up to lock, very difficult, have had a few goes at adjusting it.....

[Vamps]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

Is that the adjustment of the 3 hinges? Mine is doing my head in, to the point that I was going to fix the top and bottom locking bits with an angle grinder......

Is it as bad as trying to get a kitchen cabinet door to close properly? I hate that job..

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Much much worse......

[RobG]

Cardiff here

Bit too far for me. Once the door is fixed, let`s hope it doesn`t need "toe & heeling"

Is that the adjustment of the 3 hinges? Mine is doing my head in, to the point that I was going to fix the top and bottom locking bits with an angle grinder......

Is it as bad as trying to get a kitchen cabinet door to close properly? I hate that job..

Both easy 8-)
Toe & heeling? read this. http://www.windowsanddoors.co.uk/estimate/windowsanddoorsinstallation.html