Need our windows assessed - bedroom window sprung a leak in two places along the top of the frame




Our bedroom window has sprung a leak in two places along the top of the frame, where it meets the wall. We've cleared the guttering but this hasn't helped. We've also had the seal go in some of the panes of double glazing around the house, so we are worried that there are problems with all the windows. We've had some mould build up in the past around the frames (UPVC windows) so are concerned about the overall fitting, although they were done before we moved here so could be anything over 6 years old.

What sort of tradesman would we need to come and look at this and give us a reliable estimate of what sort of work needs doing?

Thank you!
Hi my name is Keith from kl window doctor. All upvc should have a drainage holes face drained or concealed underneath and sometimes they get blocked which means you have to take each unit out and pour water out of a small jug into the drain holes at the bottom and you should see the water come out underneath
could be that the nails used to anchor the ceiling product or the nails in the crossbeams are rusting. the humidity is causing the rust to leach into the ceiling product. since you say they are in a line, this makes sense.

the only thing you can do is to prime over them and repaint. there is a lot to consider when you want to install a bigger window, because you will need to lengthen the header. if you’re unfamiliar with the term, it is the support beam across the tops of windows and doors that supports the load and protects doors and windows from being damaged by pressure from above. think of it a bit like a bridge that transfers the weight to either side of the window opening. and worth noting - replacing windows just to 'save money' or energy doesn't always make financial sense, read more here - 
when to replace windows and when to repair them
in order to be able to carry the load and transfer it to the support members on either side, it needs to be sized correctly for the span to ensure it doesn’t sag. for example, you may currently have a  2x6 header (which would be either doubled or perhaps tripled) that might need to be replaced with a 2x8 header, depending on how much greater the span will be. so there is a bit of engineering that may need to be done depending on just how much you are increasing the span, and that would depend largely on your local snow load.
as you can see from the diagram below, the header (#2 and triple in this case) is resting on what is called the jack post, which is secured to the king post. to enlarge the opening, you will need to remove enough wall section to replace those studs along with the header. note - this image includes a double bottom plate (#4), which is rather unsual and probably not necessary.

image courtesy of wikimedia

 
if it is a double-walled building envelope, make sure that you know which of the walls is the supporting wall, but you should see that by the location of the existing header. sometimes a double wall system will have a 2x6 supporting wall with an additional 2x4 interior wall simply for the purpose of adding additional insulation. below is a photo of a double wall system that may or may not look like yours, but in this example you can see that the exterior wall carries the load and holds the window, the interior wall is not load bearing, it is for insulation, and wiring is done in this wall as well so as not to compromise the air barrier. 

double wall construction ©  ecohome
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about the windows, i’m not sure i understand your question about the double and triple pane. if it were me replacing windows, i would certainly purchase triple-pane for efficiency as well as comfort, but you do not need more than one window per opening if that is your question. just get really good ones. windows will always be the weakest point in a building envelope, that’s just part of life, and good reason to buy higher quality.
and lastly, i’m not familiar with where se wi is off the top of my head, but google is telling that’s wisconsin, is that right? if so, we don’t know builders in that region, sorry. 
here are some pages that may also be of use to you, good luck with your renos! there are so many things that can cause rough idle, can you give more information? did the car recently overheat? is there any fluids leaking on the engine? are you getting any smoke or steam from the exhaust? when checking for steam, remember to wait until the engine has run for awhile as condensation can build up in your exhaust during the night. if you cannot tell if it is smoke or steam, hold a blank sheet of paper behind the tail pipe, if it is oil smoke, then oil dots will show up on the paper.

some things you can do and check;
check the spark plug wires, make sure they are tightly connected and not chaffed, broken or burnt.
check your pcv valve for excessive oil or clogging, (it will be in a rubber housing or hose leading from your valve cover to your throttle body/carburetor)
i don't know the engine setup in that model, but if you have a distributor cap, check it for cracks and wear, also check the rotary cap.
check all rubber vacuum hoses on the engine for cracking.
if you can afford it, change the spark plugs, plug wires, rotor and rotary cap, these parts all need to be changed over time and your car is getting older now. it looks like you are right, this appears to be an issue. i will make sure that it gets fixed soon. the composite (plastic) intake manifold may crack near the thermostat housing and other places and cause a coolant leak. ford released an updated manifold that was reinforced to prevent a recurrence. no recall was issued for this problem but ford did extend the warranty to seven years on some models from the date of purchase.. would advise an exam by your doctor to be sure. see more... Your lease should address subleasing and you first need a lawyer to review your lease for such a clause. *If you own a front loading washing machine and it begins to leak water from underneath, the first thing to learn is where is the water leaking from. On my Frigidare washer (GLTF1240A), there is a lower panel underneath the loading door. There are two philips screws to remove and then the panel can be removed. Use a flashlight as you run a load of clothes. I found the water was coming from the bottom of the round wash tank, where several bolts hold it together.* Regards,



From the information you have conveyed, there are complaints of small flashes or shadows of black threads and sometimes flash is a form of floaters. So that in your eyes you can see a picture of a shadow floating and moving in all directions, which in the end this condition can interfere with your vision. Some of the causes of this complaint can be caused by:



1. inflammation of the front of the eye



2. nearsightedness



3. cataracts



4. Laser action



5. Diabetes



6. inflammation of the retina



7. retinal detachment or disruption or detachment of the retinal lining



8. eye trauma



9. buildup of crystals in eye fluid



Meanwhile, the pressure of your eyeball that reaches a value of 22 mmHg, indicates the eye pressure is above normal, or is called intarocular hypertension. The normal value of eye pressure ranges from 12-21 mmHg. The condition of increased eye pressure can be caused by several conditions, such as:



1. galaucoma, or a disturbance in the circulation of fluid in the eye so that it damages the function of the optic nerve



2. drug side effects



3. diabetes



4. nearsightedness



5. eye injury



Thus, in patients with distant vision problems or patients with nearsightedness it is possible to find an increase in eye pressure and floaters.



Therefore, do regular check-ups with your ophthalmologist according to the scheduled next examination visit. The doctor will conduct periodic checks at least every 6-12 months to find out the health condition of your eyes.



What you can do is avoid eye fatigue, avoid sleeping late at night.



That's the information we can convey, read also eye pressure increases.



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