Patio doors

[purenuman]

My mothers sliding patio doors have finally given up and are beyond repair

She can not afford a fitted replacement so it looks like it's down to me

Anybody know where to purchase as cheaply as possible a basic sliding patio door unit (I think it's about 1790x2090)??

Preferably one that is easy to fit.

Any sites you know of with a walk through style "how to" with nice clear diagrams and pics



HELP!!!

[Ramrod]

Are you sure they are beyond repair? I had my clinic sliding doors runners repaired/replaced and all is well now. You could be surprised by what can be repaired..............

[skyblueheroes]

I paid £800 for fitted new UPVC double doors that both open (with no middle barrier).

Looks pretty good !

[Ramrod]

Whats actually wrong with the doors?

[purenuman]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Are you sure they are beyond repair? I had my clinic sliding doors runners repaired/replaced and all is well now. You could be surprised by what can be repaired..............

Very sure! It has been repaired & repaired & repaired.

It is also looks it's age and has numerous security locks fitted just to make my mother feel it is really shut...

It has gone to meet the choir invisabule [said in best John Cleese voice]......
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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Whats actually wrong with the doors?

Old and very worn.

They don't open close or lock properly.......

Trust me they are past it.
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Originally Posted by skyblueheroes

I paid £800 for fitted new UPVC double doors that both open (with no middle barrier).

Looks pretty good !

And if I can buy and fit a similar item for £300 I'll be saving my mother (or me ) £500 that she does not have

Try Wickes

Screwfix have a set of 1790 x 2090 doors at £449 inc vat, although I have no idea how easy they are to fit, but they may be able to provide you with information.

See http://www.screwfix.com

[purenuman]

Originally Posted by gary_580

Try Wickes

Thanks!

I forgot about Wickes

Just phoned them and they said £308 inc vat for their cheapest

Now if only I knew what I was doing
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Originally Posted by Graham

Screwfix have a set of 1790 x 2090 doors at £449 inc vat, although I have no idea how easy they are to fit, but they may be able to provide you with information.

See http://www.screwfix.com

Thanks! I found some Frech doors for £389inc vat

[skyblueheroes]

http://www.swishwindows.co.uk/?OVRAW...OVMTC=standard

http://www.replacementwindow.co.uk/p...ource=overture

[purenuman]

Originally Posted by skyblueheroes

http://www.swishwindows.co.uk/?OVRAW...OVMTC=standard

http://www.replacementwindow.co.uk/p...ource=overture

Thanks! I'll take a look.

[SMHarman]

It "should" be as simple as removing the doors / glazing from the existing ones, unscrewing the alu/pvc frame from the wood surround and removing to leave a big hole with a wood frame and then following the instructions with the new one (honest, don't throw that bit of paper away) and screwing it/clipping it in place.

[ian@huth]

Originally Posted by purenuman

Very sure! It has been repaired & repaired & repaired.

It is also looks it's age and has numerous security locks fitted just to make my mother feel it is really shut...

It has gone to meet the choir invisabule [said in best John Cleese voice]......
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Old and very worn.

They don't open close or lock properly.......

Trust me they are past it.
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And if I can buy and fit a similar item for £300 I'll be saving my mother (or me ) £500 that she does not have

As Ramrod said, it's possible to repair patio doors that appear to be way past it. I would contact the original fitter of the units if you know who they are to see what they can do. It costs nothing to ask. Are they wooden, aluminium or PVCu? Is it one fixed opener and one slider?

[skyblueheroes]

The Sun has an advert for B&Q Trade Warehouse for french doors at £199 I think.

[paulyoung666]

if it is going to be a straight swap then it should be relatively easy , if the size of the old frame and new frame dont match then it could be a different story , preglazed units are going to be a good idea as fitting the glass to the frames can sometimes be very interesting , basically it is going to be a case of taking your time and make sure you RTFM

[pop80_uk]

Dont forget a support! As the wall may be a supporting wall. With the steel frame of the orginal door acting as a brace to the supporting wall.
Take it out and it may spell trouble!
Get a brace froma hire shop too.
Thanks