Homebuilding.co.uk launch new self-build forum.

Homebuilidng.co.uk are pleased to announce that the brand new discussion forum is now live on the site. The homebuilding forum is the place for self-builders and renovators to interact and share experiences, tips and advice with each other on the internet.

Homebuilding.co.uk aim to provide a friendly platform for discussion on all things self-build, whether you want to recommend products or services in your area, compare build costs, swap stories from the homebuilding shows or simply tell us what you think of the magazine then this is the place for you.

This diverse online community, made up of magazine editors, DIY enthusiasts, self-builders and renovators, architects and tradesmen is friendly, helpful and loaded with information so there is no shortage of advice available for any questions you might have.

Don’t waste time trawling the internet for the answers to those niggling questions, get advice from people who know. Log in to homebuilding.co.uk today to start a discussion!

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/forum

6th May 2009.

#1

Warning

smartmeerkat (not verified)
Tue, 12/10/2010 - 23:41
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Anyone considering buying new windows, beware of Skaala Windows. The woodwork is beatiful but the aftersales is appalling. Spent £16.000 about 18 months ago and I'm still waiting for missing/replacement parts! I ordered aluminium-clad windows and the alu work is bad. Also, the fittings and locks are cheap. My advice: AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE! I'm now taking legal action to try and complete my Self-build project.

#2

We agree, Skaala Windows are

Anonymous (not verified)
Wed, 16/02/2011 - 13:12
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We agree, Skaala Windows are a very bad company to deal with. They demand all funds upfront before delivery and will not deal with major outstanding issues with manufacturing defects, missing items or poor installation. They have also changed the spec on the way they manufacture their windows and are supplying products to customers different to what have been ordered which have major faults with moisture. It looks like the only way to get issues resolved is to take legal action as well as get the media like Watchdog/Cowboy builders to investigate them.

#3

Have heard the same thing

Building Materials (not verified)
Sat, 13/08/2011 - 20:00
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I have been hearing the same thing about these guys. If you do business with any company, try not to part with any money up front.

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