Unknown Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 HelloWe need to replace some broken windows in our barn. The frames are good, so only want to replace the glass. Any idea where we can get some cut to size, the cheaper the better.We live in dept 79.Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I always go to the local Bricomarché, not too dear but there are probably cheaper places around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Like Will, I go to a shed - Brico Depot or Mr Bricolage. I find the prices expensive compared with what I was used to in the UK where I would buy full or half sheets from a glazier or a picture-framing wholesaler and cut to size myself, but I've never seen the equivalent here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thank you chaps, I thought you may say that. Glass seems so expensive here in France was hoping you may be able to point me in the direction of a glass person, whatever they are called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Bricomarché do a good cutting service, and wrap the glass up VERY carefully for you. I didn't think it was expensive at all.A glazier is un vitrier, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 hi ok where abouts are you in 79, i just bought some last week from brico- mache in bressuire think it was €21 m2 cost me €3 for a 12"x8" piece dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Merci Monsieur,Pour le information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 HelloI'm about 20 minutes south of Bressuire, is that Bricomarche? where abouts in Bressuire is that, I know the town quite well.ThanksDotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 €21 m2 is still dear - about twice the UK price for 3mm or 4mm from the glazier. Do vitriers sell to the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Castorama cut glass also. Not sure on how the price compares with other places. (I'm guessing it may be similar....??)Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"]€21 m2 is still dear - about twice the UK price for 3mm or 4mm from the glazier. Do vitriers sell to the public?[/quote] ok this is going to hurt ... but why are you in france????? everthing is more expensive to you , the weather is worse the people are crap the buildings are jerry built ect ect..what have you done 2300 postings and all moanings hope your husband loves you cause only a woman could moan like you love Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 What brought that on? I don't think Phil posts negatively, all he is saying that it is expensive compared to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 [quote] ok this is going to hurt ... but whyare you in france????? everthing is more expensive to you , the weatheris worse the people are crap the buildings are jerry built ectect..what have you done 2300 postings and all moanings hope yourhusband loves you cause only a woman could moan like you love Dave[/quote]Maybe Cassis likes things to be dearer, makes him feel all the poorerand better for it. As for grumbling, I hadn't noticed much more thantongue in cheek grumbles....Anyway if you're quick you can catch theCharlotte Church repeat on the box right now. That will make you feelwarm and at home, before going to kip [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Dave, you will have gathered by now that Cassis is a male sausage, not female. [:P]Dotty, we got ours from a Brico Depot. I thought it was expensive, but it was even worse when we found out that 'He Who Is Never Wrong' had eeerrmmmm, got it wrong.[:-))]I love your Avatar, Dotty: the Original, and the Best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 [quote user="Tresco"]I love your Avatar, Dotty: the Original, and the Best![/quote]Me too![kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Lets not argue over cut glass, I only asked a simple question of which I'm greatful for the answers.Thanks Tresco, thought it was about time the old girl made a reappearance, I've had my hair cut anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyG Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 HiJust thought I would say I always buy my replacement glass at LeClerc - very helpful as I frequently get mixed up with the sizing. They don't cut glass in August which I have found happens with most of them. We have not found a specialist glass provider/cutter but presumably they must exist. One of those places will only discover when everything has been done.Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 [quote] ok this is going to hurt ... but why are you in france????? everthing is more expensive to you , the weather is worse the people are crap the buildings are jerry built ect ect..what have you done 2300 postings and all moanings hope your husband loves you cause only a woman could moan like you love Dave[/quote]Good grief, Dave, where do you get that load of cobblers from? I make asimple observation that I find glass dearer here and ask if you can getit cheaper from vitriers or somewhere else rather than going to thesheds and you come out with that - what's your gripe? Your post doesn't really hurt that much, thanks, but it's still a load of cobblers.Ihave never said the weather is worse; I have never said the people arecrap; I have never said the buildings are jerry built. For the record,the weather is better (usually); all the French I know have been warmand welcoming; and I have on several occasions defended French buildersagainst others' attacks. I am also on record in several posts where I have said that I find the overall cost of living here about the same as in the UK.I have no idea where you are coming from withthis. I can only assume you've managed to confuse me with someone else. [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I think Cassis is a very helpful ( and manly) Sausage! He must be thinking of a different sausage altogether!Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 This talk of sausages is making me hungry. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I suggest a fish finger sandwich with tomato sauce, Dotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Friday night - takeaway curry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Now you know that's just a mean dig for us who haven't got a curryhouse, Dick. [:(]We do have some FABULOUS oriental (Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese) restaurants in Alençon, though! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 [quote]Ihave never said the weather is worse; I have never said the people arecrap; I have never said the buildings are jerry built. For the record,the weather is better (usually); all the French I know have been warmand welcoming; and I have on several occasions defended French buildersagainst others' attacks. I am also on record in several posts where Ihave said that I find the overall cost of living here about the same asin the UK.[/quote]Yeh but apart from all that you might have said something else [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 You're not suggesting Dave and Olive are my toilet roll pinchers, are you? [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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