that was a really handy and timely link mr plod, my 'tilt and slide' patio door recently busted a spring that helps the track keep the door back when sliding, looks like a 3" fish hook made from piano wire.
all insured so i called in local DG repair agents for quotes, who state they are no longer made, will cost as much as - so might as well replace with a french door
yeh! right, i've done a temp job with a bit of my dear behemoths nicker elastic - so should be interesting when she next bends over
one of those springs will sort it with a bit of persuasion (then i'll use another one to fix the door
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regs
alan