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    Steel Reinforcement of UPVC conservatory

    Thank you for the reply. The problem is difficulty in accessing this very issue because of the material used and the unpredictability of the wind that is the major issue. Gusting produces some very strange forces. The close coupler that should have been employed is about 1.5 inches in depth and...
  2. mx5bitz

    Steel Reinforcement of UPVC conservatory

    My apologies if this question(my first post) is in the wrong section of the forum - please move it if this is the case.
  3. mx5bitz

    Steel Reinforcement of UPVC conservatory

    I have a lean to conservatory with a problem. It was constructed with 4m sides facing east and west, exposed to the prevailing wind. Unfortunately no close coupler was employed between the window/door sections and cheese, so there is no integrity in high winds resulting in damage. A secondary...

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