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    I just got told I was on that route for that date
    Got told about 10 days before
    And a appropriate time a couple of days before


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    Quote Originally Posted by Andywhite01 View Post
    I just got told I was on that route for that date
    Got told about 10 days before
    And a appropriate time a couple of days before


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    Just phones Atlantica Gardens, spoke to a chap called Richard very very helpful and told me I need a thickness of 31 as pressure below a depth of 600mm is far far greater, glass is 500 quid but frame comes in at 900 quid

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    do you need a frame ?...i know it looks better having the glass right at the front ....but it really bumps up the costs...and dont forget to order plenty of mastic.....whatever you decide on it will look fantastic as it really illuminates the whole of the pond ....

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    Quote Originally Posted by phil45 View Post
    do you need a frame ?...i know it looks better having the glass right at the front ....but it really bumps up the costs...and dont forget to order plenty of mastic.....whatever you decide on it will look fantastic as it really illuminates the whole of the pond ....
    Just thinking about the weight of the window?

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    all the weight is on bottom edge anyway.... the frame in my view is purely for aesthetics....fitting directly into concrete seems much more solid too

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    my windows 1250x1000 and 21.5m,i just rebated 50mm all round my sleepers to sit it into and me and my 81 year old dad lifted in place,i used ratchet straps with bits of pond liner underneath to move near hole then used window suckers to lift in place,,,,andi
    Last edited by andikoi; 23-08-2019 at 09:35 AM. Reason: size of window lol

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    No frame on mine just 50mm rebate
    And I put a piece of 40x20x 4mm stainless steel Chanel the full width of blockwork
    Bolted into blocks


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Koi View Post
    Just phones Atlantica Gardens, spoke to a chap called Richard very very helpful and told me I need a thickness of 31 as pressure below a depth of 600mm is far far greater, glass is 500 quid but frame comes in at 900 quid
    That's where I got my front window from.
    And all the mastic sealant came with it. Plus plastic spacers. Lol
    He is a very nice guy Richard. And kept me up to date with emails. On delivery.

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    Not a fan of windows but Tom if I was to have one it would be an infinity one with no frame.
    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by john1 View Post
    Not a fan of windows but Tom if I was to have one it would be an infinity one with no frame.
    Can understand that John.
    I have one of each infinity and 4 sided frame.
    But from a personal point. I like the 4 sided better.
    Each to there own. I had 20 years no window.
    But now I would nt be with out.

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    at least if you don't like it you can easily hide that viewing point with plants etc, but harder to go back retrospective and add it,

    due to slight defects I could have windows on all sides if I wanted as tuffex resupplied the order and had no desire to take the waste away, not fount the enthusiasm to shift the spares or make use of them yet though.
    the slow pond build thread

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    sorry to hi jack the thread, but thought better than to start my own as will be relevant.

    How did people fit their windows? I Have the recess cut into the insulation and fibreglassed over, So I was thinking its a case of putting CT1 all around the recess then basically put the window into position and push it in? Would this be adequate or does it need to be held in place for a few days whilst the sealant goes off? Window is 1800mm x 670mm

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    Think a lot of people use glass suckers and a ladder with a couple straps to pull it in tight for a couple days mate


    Sort of like this
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    Think a lot of people use glass suckers and a ladder with a couple straps to pull it in tight for a couple days mate


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    great thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by samp09 View Post
    great thank you
    Used a ladder suction cups. And small ratchet straps on my windows. Mine went into window frames. All the same though.
    Left it for 48 hours. Then did the outer sealing. Used gold seal sealent.

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    Do people use plastic spacers at the bottom edge to stop the glass squishing all the sealant out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alburglar View Post
    Do people use plastic spacers at the bottom edge to stop the glass squishing all the sealant out?
    Spacers came with my window. But didn't use them. Just put lots in and squashed it
    Up. With pull on ratchet. You want it to squeeze out. Means it's got hold of the glass lol. Then did the outer seal after 24 to 48 hours. With masking tape.

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    Just be aware that Tuffx and most will quote standard glass which when in 3 plates will show more of the green tint to it. YOu need to ask for the crystal glass if you want it gin clear. They were about the same price as Mr Koi BTW.

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    put my glass in about an hour ago with CT1. has clamps at the top and suckers in the middle with straps and a ladder to hold in place tight and is looking good! Just the waiting game now I think I need to return the suckers to my mate tomorrow evening but hopefully by that point the ct1 will have done its job

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