Get Your UPVC Windows Fixed By The Pros

 

The necessity for maintenance on uPVC doors and windows that were placed only a few years ago comes as a big surprise to many homeowners. Perhaps it's just a damaged hinge or lock on a patio door, but the owners are still taken aback because they thought the windows they were purchasing would require little to no maintenance.

Windows repairs Gloucestershire are rather common, and we consulted with industry professionals to get a sense of the scope of the necessary window maintenance.

The first thing we were taught is that many people mistake the fact that uPVC as a material will need very little maintenance in a window, but that this does not mean that other sections of a window will not need to be maintained.

Manufacturers often provide a 10-year warranty on the PVC window frame itself, but only a 1-year warranty on the operable metal pieces and other unit components like hinges and handles. Manufacturers have long been aware of the issues that can occur from frequently used windows and doors.

A further challenge for homeowners is that their original window and door suppliers, installers, or manufacturers may no longer be in business. The window manufacturing and installation industry are notoriously dangerous, and this is one reason why. Therefore, if the company that issued the guarantee goes out of business while the guarantee is still in effect, the product's original purchasers will have no recourse.

However, all is not doom and gloom and the experts were quick to point out that there is a very robust market out there for the repair of broken parts in uPVC doors and windows. In fact, there are organizations out there whose only mission is to supply components to builders and homeowners who are having problems with malfunctioning windows and doors.

Companies like these carry an extensive selection of every possible kind of window and door hardware, including locks, handles, hinges, nuts, bolts, and screws.

If you are unable to bring the damaged component to one of these locations, qualified employees will assist you in identifying the problem with your window or door over the phone, and you can even send them images of the replacement components you need. You can get the components you need to be shipped the next day, and then hire a handyman in your area to fix the problem with the new parts.