Double glazing should last for many years and weather well – that’s what it is designed to do. But 13% of the double glazing owners we spoke to had problems in the first 10 years after installation.

Q. The brass on our entrance door lock set seems to have a lacquer finish that was affected by temperature extremes and chipped off. Is there a way to clean the metal to restore the look of shiny ...

From double-glazed windows becoming tricky to open, doors sagging and window panes misting up, find out whether your double glazing should be repaired or replaced. Adam SnookSenior Researcher & Writer ...