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When to do windows?

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Greenfield19 · 15/05/2019 09:14

We have a few jobs we need to do in our house.

Rewire
New boiler
New windows
New doors
Plastering

Could someone advice where in the list windows go in? Before or after plastering basically?

Thank you

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Alexalee · 15/05/2019 09:21

Before plastering

PazRaz10 · 15/05/2019 09:25

Windows before plastering.

I would do your list as:
Rewire / New boiler - these could be done at the same time if you wished. Both could mean digging up floors and digging into walls.
New windows
Plastering
Doors

I don't know too much about it, but in the extension we've just completed, that was the order in which things were completed.
The windows were definitely in before they plastered!

VictoriaBun · 15/05/2019 09:30

Safety first. So rewire. Boiler. Then windows, doors , kitchens, bathrooms, plastering, decorating.

Greenfield19 · 15/05/2019 15:02

Thanks all! So plasterers won’t damange window?

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elenagilbert · 17/05/2019 06:41

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Tara336 · 17/05/2019 06:48

I work for a window company before or after plastering is fine but after is better.

TiddleTaddleTat · 17/05/2019 07:44

Yes I'd heard that changing windows is not really all that disruptive (provided they are the same shape etc!)
We are doing similar work but will be leaving the windows until last as it's one of the jobs that can be done while you are living at the property.
Btw, better to rewire and boiler separately as they will not enjoy getting under each others feet.

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