Window ideas please

3 years ago

I’ve just bought our forever home and are looking for ideas on replacement windows. We are looking to replace with wood not UPVC looking forward to people suggestions. Thanks

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Room-by-Room (UK) Ltd

3 years ago

Hello,

Is your property grade 1 listed or in a conservation area?

If the answer to either of these two questions is yes, then I suggest that you speak to planning and discuss the policy is for replacement doors and windows.

If your answer is no then the construction and quality of timber replacement sash windows will be determined by your budget.

There are sash windows and sash windows.

Cheap sash windows do not have weights but spring mechanisms which over time snap and break, in my experience just after the guarantee has ended. Traditional weighted sash window are in my experience longer lasting.

If these are the original windows it might be an idea to carefully scrape the paint back to reveal the original colour of the frames.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards

Andrew

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E D
3 years ago
Fantastic house. Congrats.

The sash windows already there look great (as far as I can judge from the photo).

Do you want to replace all? And can I ask you why?
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
I think the picture is a bit deceptive, most are rotten. Ideally we’re looking to replace them all and the doors
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Sonia
3 years ago
I would be guided by the date the house was built to give you an idea of the style of the windows. Was it once a farmhouse?
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Sonia, I’m not sure but very good point, I’ll find out, thanks
Daisy England
3 years ago
A nice hardwood. Remember to get them maintained every other year. Be prepared for the cost, they’re much more expensive than UPVC but look so much better.
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
Absolutely agree Daisy
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks Andrew very helpful. The house isn’t listed but we are in a conservation area.
PRO
Room-by-Room (UK) Ltd
3 years ago
Hi Isabel,

You will need to talk to planning but I am sure you will need planning approval to replace the windows and doors on your property.

Andrew
PRO
YES Glazing Solutions
3 years ago
Hello Isabel, what a lovely property you have!

Our timber doors & windows are guaranteed 10 years and particularly suited for period and conservation properties. It may also be in your interest to see our UPVC windows as they are also suited for conservation areas.

Please feel free to contact our sales team for a bespoke quote and we are sure to solve your solution for you.

Kind regards,

Jamie
E D
3 years ago
I’d love to know how a solution is solved... 🤔😄
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
I’ll keep you posted!
PRO
YES Glazing Solutions
3 years ago
😄😄

Sorry, it's been one of those weeks what with lockdown and everything!!! Rest assured, we are still open to take enquiries and hopefully find the right solution for you - or even try and solve it before finding it if you like 😉

Stay safe, check out the timber windows or the fantastic UPVC window options on our website and get in touch for a quote...
E D
3 years ago
Ah, you seem to think the solution is spamming...
PRO
i-architect
3 years ago
Hi Isobel,

Definitely chat with your planning department for advice, given that you are in a conservation area. Unlike for most houses, property in conservation areas do have a lot of restrictions and replacing doors and windows is usually one of these restricted types of work. But each conservation area is different with it's own guidelines. So you need to check this with your planning department and ask for a copy of the conservation area appraisal. You may also find it online, which might be quicker since most planning departments have been struggling this year especially and are notoriously difficult to speak with at the best of times.

Although the timber may look rotten it can often be possible to refurbish original timber windows. To upgrade them from a heat retaining point of view then you can possibly replace the glass with double glazed units, add brush strips etc, or add secondary glazing. If you do replace them with new then there are a lot of benefits from not having the split panes, if the conservation guidelines allow it which is not likely. It does change the look of the house to use bigger planes of glass, but it will perform better thermally and give you more unobstructed views and more light.

Sash windows perform badly thermally relative to other opening types so you could replace with lookalike sashes, again if conservation allows.

Hope this helps,

Jane, chartered architect

www.i-architect.co.uk
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks so much Jane, very informative and will definitely look on my council website for details on what are and aren’t allowed to do
PRO
Room-by-Room (UK) Ltd
3 years ago
Hi Isabel,

You should speak to planning and ask if you need a full set of drawings for the planning application.
PRO
The Sash Window Workshop
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Hi Isabel,

The house looks lovely!

Before proceeding with anyone, I would recommend spending time looking into the company. Make sure they are FENSA registered, able to exactly replicate any detailing (such as the sash horns) and have experience working on similar properties. It is also worth asking if you can see examples of their previous work or where the windows are made, as this can help provide you with a good idea of the quality of the windows.

Also, depending which sections of the windows are rotten you may be able to just replace the moving parts of the window (the sashes) rather than replacing the whole window. It is worth bearing this in mind as it is often cheaper and it will minimise the disruption to your home.

Unfortunately it looks like you are outside of our area for installation (we offer a supply and install service across London and Southern England with a supply only service UK wide), but I hope the above helps!

The Sash Window Workshop

www.sashwindow.com
Isabel Robson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks so much for the help and advice. Regarding refurbishing the existing windows , is it possible to replace the single glazing with double glazing?
PRO
The Sash Window Workshop
3 years ago
Hi Isabel,

As long as any required planning permission allows it, and the window frames are in a good condition, substantial and thick enough, you should be able to replace single glazed sashes with double glazed sashes.

The Sash Window Workshop

www.sashwindow.com
E D
3 years ago
Although as a customer I‘ve had a positive experience with you, Sash Window, I think adding a link to your advice is advertising and not desirable.
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The Sash Window Workshop
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Sorry if you feel we were advertising. We just meant to be helpful!

I have edited our previous post to remove the link to our advice document, though happy to provide any additional advice if required.

The Sash Window Workshop
E D
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Ha, and now there are two links ...

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