Green Building Forum - 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers Sat, 02 May 2026 00:46:23 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305310#Comment_305310 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305310#Comment_305310 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:03:16 +0000 fostertom
Note, Russell are hard work - not customer-friendly, expecting trade customers, needing lots of spec/option decisions, which you have to know and demand, and which usually take several revisions of their spreadsheet, office staff not the brightest, a week or two at a time, to get it right, before signing off. Only then does the usually long delivery period start - and is often over-run. But worth it, if you allow for all that - pretty good quality, seriously unbeatable price (for the 4-12-4-12-4 range - the nearly-same but deeper section 4-16-4-16-4 PH grade is premium-priced).]]> 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305325#Comment_305325 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305325#Comment_305325 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:56:29 +0000 Victorianeco 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305327#Comment_305327 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305327#Comment_305327 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:05:28 +0000 fostertom 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305329#Comment_305329 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305329#Comment_305329 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:03:58 +0000 Victorianeco https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-VpHGUqUlascnhMbsdKpxQxifg7WSUV/view?usp=drivesdk

We are looking for a classic timeless look but will be looking to EWI and probably remove the porch (possibly)

May look to make the ground floor windows into doors and remove the pillar]]> 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305330#Comment_305330 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305330#Comment_305330 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:21:03 +0000 revor 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305332#Comment_305332 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305332#Comment_305332 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:41:04 +0000 djh 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305333#Comment_305333 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305333#Comment_305333 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:04:35 +0000 fostertom Posted By: VictorianecoThis is the houseIdeal for Russell!]]> 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305337#Comment_305337 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305337#Comment_305337 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:34:20 +0000 Victorianeco 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305457#Comment_305457 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305457#Comment_305457 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:29:45 +0000 borpin
Ignore the doom-mongers that suggest inward opening are less weather-tight.

However, consider that with inward-opening windows you need to think carefully if you want blinds inside the reveals. Also, be wary of the gap on the inner reveals. If I did it again, I'd make the openings bigger/windows smaller so there was room to create a slot (by creating a window box) so the plasterboard 'slotted in'. As it is, there is very little gap between the hinges and the reveal.

Secondly, make all the glass doors (patio etc) tilt and turn too. I didn't go for bifolds and glad I didn't. Just a double opening door (inwards).]]> 2G v 3G and Glazing Suppliers https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305458#Comment_305458 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18081&Focus=305458#Comment_305458 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:32:50 +0000 djh Posted By: borpinHowever, consider that with inward-opening windows you need to think carefully if you want blinds inside the reveals.This is true but in opening sashes we have simply fitted the blinds inside the sash, so they don't affect the opening at all. On one non-opener we have a blind fitted over the frame.

I'd make the openings bigger/windows smaller so there was room to create a slot (by creating a window box) so the plasterboard 'slotted in'. As it is, there is very little gap between the hinges and the reveal.
There's not much gap between the hinges and the interior plaster for our windows/reveals either, but I don't see that as a problem; I'm not sure why you do?

make all the glass doors (patio etc) tilt and turn too. I didn't go for bifolds and glad I didn't. Just a double opening door (inwards).
We haven't got any bifolds either. We have a double door opening outwards in our conservatory (just opening, not tilting), a double door* tilting-and-turning inwards in our bedroom (onto a balcony) and a lift-and-slide onto the patio from the dining room. They all work well, although the lift-and-slide needs to be greased regularly otherwise it gets very stiff. We use silicone grease.

The master door in the bedroom gets used for ventilation in the summer, either tilted or turned. So does the lift-and-slide. We have a sliding insect mesh to cover it when it's open. The conservatory door isn't used for ventilation (I haven't yet found a door stop/catch that can be used with an ali-fronted timber door).

* in the schedule this is described as a window.]]>