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Glass for a pond window!

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Hi,
I've been messed around with the glass for my pond window. The glass should be 1500mm x 570mm. The top of the glass will be approx 250mm below the pond surface. Has anyone any ideas of a supplier down south? :?
Thanks in advance
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Post by Andy E »

When I got mine I had to travel to the midlands! Watsons glass gave the best price by some way. I did have to buy a sweater as it was a lot colder up there LOL. They may be worth a shout if you havn't tried them already, but you will have to collect as their delivery will double the price of the glass.

Good luck, it wll be well worth it.

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Post by Bob Hart »

Paul,

There is a place in Whitstable Kent that does laminated glass. If that is not too far, I can find the details for you.
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Post by PGREEN1011 »

Andy,

Thanks for your rapid response!

After being let down, I have had a quote from Watson's. Much cheaper by far but as you say they wanted more for delivery than they did for the glass.

I'm guessing It looks like a drive up to the midlands and pick it up myself. I'll don my besttest duffle coat, hat and scarf!! Do you think I'll need any jabs before the journey?? :D :D

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Post by PGREEN1011 »

Bob,

Wow spoilt for choice now! lol

If it's not too much trouble another quote would be most appreciated.

Thanks again guys!

Paul
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Post by Thorny »

Hi Paul I wouldnt mess about with anyone else. They all tell You it takes 15 working days. Speak to Rob at Whitsatble Glass on 01227 275475. Got mine within a week.
Top lads and a very good price.
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Justin,

Thanks for the info, I'll bell them in the morning

Cheers again guys

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Post by PGREEN1011 »

Hi guys,
I rang Rob at whitstable glass and he was by far the cheapest and had the quickest turn-around for the galss :D In fact he was approx 60per cent cheaper than one quote I had. Looks like a pleasent drive down to Kent for me in the next week.
Thank you Justin and Bob for the info, the drinks are on me! :wink:
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There's nothing pleasant about driving in Kent nowadays. :(
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Post by PGREEN1011 »

Hi The Other Graham,
Any drive is pleasent if it's gonna save me a couple of hundred pounds!! (even if it has to be in Kent!) lol :lol:
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PGREEN1011 wrote:Hi guys,
I rang Rob at whitstable glass and he was by far the cheapest and had the quickest turn-around for the galss :D In fact he was approx 60per cent cheaper than one quote I had. Looks like a pleasent drive down to Kent for me in the next week.
Thank you Justin and Bob for the info, the drinks are on me! :wink:
Paul
Paul ,
you should,nt of said that bob has a very large appetite for drink :P :P
ask anyone that goes to the nationals :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Gazza »

Blimey its lucky you saved a few hundred on the glass now your going to get the drinks in for Bob :lol: :wink:
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LOL - Dont believe them Paul - couple of gallons would do nicely!!!!!

Only kidding
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