How to Open a Locked or Jammed uPVC Window
A window that simply will not budge is frustrating, especially on a warm day when you just want some air. ...
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How to Replace a uPVC Window Handle
A wobbly or snapped handle is one of the most common little faults on a uPVC window, and the good news is ...
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Jun 21, 2026, 12:41:00 PM
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Standard Window Sizes in the UK Explained
If you are planning new windows, it helps to know what counts as a standard size and why your own openings ...
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Jun 15, 2026, 10:17:00 AM
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The Different Types of Windows: A Complete Guide
Choosing new windows is one of those jobs that sounds simple until you realise how many styles there are. The ...
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Jun 12, 2026, 1:52:00 PM
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What Are Casement Windows? A Plain-English Guide
If you have been looking at new windows, you have almost certainly seen the word "casement" and wondered what ...
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Jun 8, 2026, 9:05:00 AM
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What Are French Windows? Styles and Uses Explained
French windows are one of those terms that gets used loosely, and people often mean slightly different things ...
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Jun 5, 2026, 12:41:00 PM
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What Are Friction Stays? uPVC Window Hinges Explained
If your uPVC window has started to sag when it is open, refuses to stay put, or has become stiff to close, ...
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Jun 4, 2026, 1:52:00 PM
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What Are Tilt and Turn Windows? A Plain-English Guide
Tilt and turn windows are windows that open in two different ways from a single handle. Turn the handle one ...
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May 30, 2026, 10:17:00 AM
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What Are Window Hinges? The Different Types Explained
Window hinges are the small metal mechanisms that let a window open and close while holding the sash firmly ...
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May 29, 2026, 11:23:00 AM
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What Is a Bay Window? Styles and Shapes Explained
Bay windows are one of the most recognisable features on British homes, and York has them by the street-full. ...
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May 25, 2026, 5:34:00 PM