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Is this normal installation?

last year

New windows have been installed in this renovation project. They are screwed into the bricks. Is this stable? Are gaps too big?

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K OB
last year
The use of expanding foam is common to fill smaller gaps but it looks like some of those gaps are way too big and should have been blocked properly.
Sonia
last year
When I had new Windows you’d hardly think anything had been done, the job was so tidy. That looks so untidy with all that expanding foam.
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E J
Original Author
last year
Thanks for the answers. There is a new demit facade going on the exterior if you think that would make a difference?
cannonja
last year
It's a mess, a bloody disgrace

Was either badly measured or an off the shelf door window combo

The door width is too small and the window too wide

Windows are Usually around 10 -20 mm smaller than opes to allow for fitting

20mm Plaster covers the 5-10 mm gap either side but yours is a bloody huge gap

If you can't change then build out the blockwork

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