Sat, 30 May 2026 23:02:23 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259108#Comment_259108 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259108#Comment_259108 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:53:12 +0100 JC48 I am looking to help my Niece with her selfbuild and would like to know who people are currently using for cost effective triple glazed windows ideally Alu clad ?
Thanks James]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259134#Comment_259134 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259134#Comment_259134 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:55:00 +0100 tony
I would look to mainland Europe I can say names but prefer not to, I used the Rolls Royce of windows in my own house.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259143#Comment_259143 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259143#Comment_259143 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:14:47 +0100 SteamyTea Posted By: tonyI used the Rolls Royce of windows in my own house.That will be German then, and known to cheat the testing procedure ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259149#Comment_259149 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259149#Comment_259149 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 09:59:38 +0100 gravelld https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259171#Comment_259171 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259171#Comment_259171 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:52:27 +0100 djh https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259184#Comment_259184 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259184#Comment_259184 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:17:12 +0100 JC48
A further update from my niece is they want UPVC so I am looking for the best combination of U value and price offered by a UPVC supplier - not sure how many do triple glazed and it is U value not noise reduction that is the priority. Having had some fitting hassles from my own self build - and it was a Rolls/ Bentley supplier I am looking for a reliable company as well.
Thanks
James]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259191#Comment_259191 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259191#Comment_259191 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:38:06 +0100 djh https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259198#Comment_259198 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259198#Comment_259198 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:51:53 +0100 gravelld
You can get uPVC alu clad if they really really want that 80s glossy look internally? ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259215#Comment_259215 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259215#Comment_259215 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:38:00 +0100 JC48 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259256#Comment_259256 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259256#Comment_259256 Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:40:15 +0100 revor https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259263#Comment_259263 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259263#Comment_259263 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 10:55:15 +0100 HollyBush I called Rehau and they were very helpful.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259423#Comment_259423 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259423#Comment_259423 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 11:11:16 +0100 DamonHD
http://www.earth.org.uk/triple-glazing-3G.html

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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259448#Comment_259448 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259448#Comment_259448 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:43:48 +0100 borpin Posted By: DamonHDMaybe my experiences might helInteresting diary. One question, when you do see internal condensation, what is the humidity level? It may be you have condensation on other surfaces but it is just not so apparent.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259469#Comment_259469 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259469#Comment_259469 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:15:42 +0100 DamonHD
I can dig out some charts for you if you'd like, but in particular all our room data, including raw temperature and RH% *as measured at the radiators* (so needing some interpretation when the heat is running) is available publicly to poke through.

What I haven't done is annotated with "other half sighed as she wiped down the windows again".

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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259499#Comment_259499 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259499#Comment_259499 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:03:40 +0100 borpin Posted By: DamonHDGenerally RH% is higher than I'd like in winter, and in the rooms that are far from ventilation (eg MHRV) I suspect over 80%.Just wondered as the condensation is therefore not due to a failure in some way of the 3G but more other factors. Dehumidifier? Probably more efficient than uncontrolled ventilation.

Have you checked CO2 levels?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259509#Comment_259509 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259509#Comment_259509 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:40:14 +0100 DamonHD
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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259510#Comment_259510 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259510#Comment_259510 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 17:08:27 +0100 Greenfish
Getting the RH down would of course be best, by dehumidifying and/or lifestyle changes, but in my old house static air, e.g. in the "furniture shadows" was the real contributor to where condensation appeared.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259518#Comment_259518 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259518#Comment_259518 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:30:35 +0100 DamonHD
Thanks

Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259591#Comment_259591 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=15145&Focus=259591#Comment_259591 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 06:48:02 +0100 delprado