Already tried that thanks – the makers of the one we had don’t do such a thing 🙁
750mm x 750mm replacement panels on Ebay seem to be about £30. (depending on whether you need 20mm, 24mm or 28mm depth).
I’m sure I can cut one to size, but first I need to somehow get the old sealing rubbers off without ripping/splitting them and then try and get the internal beading off to drop the old panel out to measure what depth I need.
It “looks” simple, BUT knowing my luck, the old rubbers will get damaged, and I then won’t be able to find new ones because of the door’s age, so I’ll have a door with the panel rattling around in the frame letting in draughts/water. Mrs B would definitely never give me any peace.
I used to know a good window fitter, but he moved away, and the local companies only seem interested in selling half a dozen windows or a couple of doors – no small jobs. This is why I thought of trying a more permanent DIY quick fix. I’ve covered the hole with duct tape for 5 years, and then filled the inside with expanded foam. It works well, but the tape keeps peeling off in the sun/rain after a few months, exposing the inner foam.
If I can find some adhesive that will permanently bond acrylic and UPVC together – it is a much simpler job.
Never trust an atom - they make up everything !
