Window plastics advice

TheFew

TheFew

TheFew

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Hello!

I am after some advice on how to fix a problem with one of my UPVC windows.

Essentially I had a UPVC window that was split across two rooms. I removed the partition wall that separated the rooms and was half way across the window. Unfortunately it seems that a plastic "divider" has been attached to the window and I need to remove this "divider" without damaging the window.

The below pictures show the current state of the window and what remains of its plastic divider.

Can anyone advise how to remove the divider and make good the window plastic without leaving an unsightly mess?

Thanks!

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Can you leaver it off with a pry bar or perhaps away enough to get in behind it so you slide down the length of it. Try glue solvent as well, there will be less chance of damaging the existing window.
 
I would cut off as much as possible with a sharp wood chisel(wear glasses!)then attach a upvc cover mould 20mm should do it

I have NEVER been happy with the finish after trying to clean off with glue remover.Never seems to remove all of it in my experience :)
 
Many thanks for the advice. Looks like i will have to try a combination of the above techniques. It is not clear from the above pictures but it looks like a little bit of the top surface of the window's plastic has already lifted so once I have flatterned it I will probably have to apply a upvc cover mould as suggested. What is the best why to attach UPVC to UPVC? Also I will need to use some trim around the window where it joins the plasterwork. Is it just a no-more nails kinda job or is there something better and more bespoke to use?
 
A bathroom/anti fungal mastic is what i would use to join UPVC to UPVC
You can get/use stelmax adhesive/mastic etc.But it is a bit difficult to use.You don`t wipe with finger to smooth out join
Have a look on the stelmax website
 
TheFew said:
PS. I wonder if real life Gangster are this helpful when it comes to DIY advice!
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But of course. They need something to help them wind down after a hard days criminality.

I believe cultivating Bonsai is also a popular distraction for them.
 
If its glued on get some fishing wire or similar between the window and the piece, then use a sawing action to cut through the glue. It will remove it in no time.

Then use a hair dryer to heat then scrape off the glue residue.
 
Oh good idea some heat may help. Not sure if they have used a bog standard glue or something that welds the plastic a little as the bond seems very strong and much stronger than the surface of the plastic it is bonded on to!
 
There is a type of instant glue that installers sometimes use that is extremely strong. It's impossible to remove. It's best then to cover as much as you can to prevent damage and use a fine saw or sharp chisel. If they glued it with silicon then it's a lot easier to remove and you should be able to do that with a Stanley knife... attack the silicon itself. When you have finished removing as much as you can then you cover the messy area with a piece of UPVC trim. Stick a piece of trim over the top. If you glue the piece of trim in place using silicon sealant and leave it to set then then carefully mask the area and seal the edges of the trim with silicon sealant. Yes I know a pro wouldn't use masking tape but it's essential for mere mortals. You can do exactly the same with trim around the window, just attach it with silicon sealant. Be aware though that you can not paint over silicon sealant so you may want to avoid using it near areas that will be painted. You can get over-printable sealants or decorators caulk for that. The decorators caulk has little strength though so it's useless for bonding.
 
Oh. Thank you. I would not have thought to use masking tape.

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I think I have enough now to have a crack at the job. Hopefully I won't make too much of a mess :-)
 
Use acrylic flexible sealant for areas that will need painting can also be used as a silicon replacement in areas that won't get lots of moisture.
 
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