

#Porthole window van install
Step 4 - Install the Window and Sealįollowing the installation instructions of the manufacturer, complete your porthole by installing the window itself into the frame. If the porthole kit did not come complete with through bolts, purchase them at any hardware store so that you can attach the porthole frame by these means. While a hammer and nails may be helpful in securing the frame to the exterior and interior sides of the cabin, a through bolt is more secure over the long term. Be aware that you may need to paint the frame later on in order to match the color of the boat itself. If you do need to make your own frame, use plywood. The window itself should come with a frame or instructions on building a frame. Most portholes that are designed to open have latches on the outside portion of the boat, although you can reconfigure this if you'd like. The strongest portholes are framed on both the exterior and the interior. Step 3 - Set the Frame on the Outside and Inside If your cabin shell comes in multiple pieces, you may find it easier to partially dismantle that portion of the boat before setting the porthole frame. Following the manufacturer's instructions carefully, cut away the wood or plastic frame of the boat to leave room for the porthole itself. Saw, per the instructions for the window itselfĭecide where you will place your porthole, keeping in mind that the window itself needs to match the curvature of the boat.Sealant appropriate to your boat's design and construction material.In addition to the window material itself, you'll need the following equipment: In fact, it is recommended that you purchase the window material itself from a boating store. Creating your own window piece is a difficult process that is not possible without specialized equipment and knowledge of glassblowing or plastics. These products offer good visibility and excellent protection against damage. While many older boats use shatterproof glass, in recent years, most manufacturers have turned to fiberglass and plastic for the window material. Products with a Made to Order lead time will be dispatched on a next day delivery service as soon as the product is ready.The first step toward installing porthole is deciding on the material for the window itself. If an order is placed containing these places you may be contacted for extra delivery payment. Next day delivery is only available to mainland UK addresses (this does not include the Scottish Highland's or Island's, Ireland, Scilly Isle's, Channel Island's or the Isle Of Man). Delays arising with the courier or Royal Mail are outside of our control and are not completely unavoidable. We cannot take responsibility where this is not been achieved but will make every effort to ensure your item reaches you as quickly as possible. raw material supplies, labour, courier breakdown etc. Occasionally due to circumstances outside of our control i.e. We will make every effort to ensure that your item is dispatched and delivered next day. We will endeavour to contact or inform you whenever any items fall outside this 7-10 working day range or if an item becomes unavailable, due to another local works or artist for which we rely upon them for all or component parts of a product. Christmas) this may take longer due to circumstances beyond our control. Delivery is curbside only.ĭuring the busiest times of year (i.e. Items which are larger are generally dispatched within 7-10 working days as finishing and packaging work may take significantly longer. We accept no responsibility for DPD courier services.įor items which are up to a shoe box in size, we do make every effort to dispatch in 48 working hours. After 7 days, the parcel will be returned to Black Country Metal Works whereby a maximum of 25% restocking fee may be charged and fees will apply for resending. At this time, it is up to you, the consignee, to collect the parcel within 7 days. With this, a second text message will be sent to say the parcel has arrived at the designated drop off point and location details will be shared. You, the consignee will be notified via text message to say the parcel has been taken the local drop off point as no one was home. In the event that you are not home, the courier, DPD, will take the parcel to a local drop off point, on average a 5-mile radius from the original delivery point. This initial delivery timeframe will be provided via text message or email from DPD through their tracking service.
#Porthole window van drivers
Please note, our third-party couriers DPD, have advised that their drivers are operating to a tight schedule and therefore will only attempt delivery once.
