Double Glazing ..... Value increase?

996ducati

Put the price up £3K & let them "haggle" it off in lieu of part replacement cost

They think you've paid half & have compromised.

economiser

A point that never seems to get aired is that double glazing units don't last for ever. I put double glazing in in the 1980's and since about 2000 the sealed units have been failing one by one, paricularly on the southern aspect. Expensive to replace, particularly at first floor level as health and safety legislation means that many installers insist on scaffolding. I had to do my own to keep the cost down but not having a head for heights it was a scarry business. I'd stick with the single glazing.

RedOnRed

economiser wrote:

A point that never seems to get aired is that double glazing units don't last for ever. I put double glazing in in the 1980's and since about 2000 the sealed units have been failing one by one, paricularly on the southern aspect. Expensive to replace, particularly at first floor level as health and safety legislation means that many installers insist on scaffolding. I had to do my own to keep the cost down but not having a head for heights it was a scarry business. I'd stick with the single glazing.

When you say "double glazing units" do you mean the sealed glass units failing or the frames? Also, are they UPVC windows that you have?

I've just had hardwood framed double glazing installed and I don't foresee my frames or sealed units failing within the next 30 years.

coolagarry

I would not even look at a house that did not have double glazing and I know a lot of people who feel the same way. I think you could ask more for the house with double glazing and you would sell it quicker.
The problem with a house that stays unsold on the market is that inevitably there will be a big price drop because it will be assumed that it is 'sticking' because it is overpriced.
Get the house looking as nice as possible and try and sell it quickly.
Being as you have time on your hands get a number of quotes and then wait..... it's surprising what 'special offers' the glazing companies will come up with if they see that you are not going to be a pushover.

economiser

RedOnRed wrote:

When you say "double glazing units" do you mean the sealed glass units failing or the frames? Also, are they UPVC windows that you have?

I've just had hardwood framed double glazing installed and I don't foresee my frames or sealed units failing within the next 30 years.

Its the sealed units that are failing. They are mounted in aluminium frames, that was the only way at the time. Misting up with condensation between the panes. Specifications may be better now the glazier says he does a roaring trade in the replacement business.

996ducati

RedOnRed wrote:

When you say "double glazing units" do you mean the sealed glass units failing or the frames? Also, are they UPVC windows that you have?

I've just had hardwood framed double glazing installed and I don't foresee my frames or sealed units failing within the next 30 years.

Modern sealed units are guaranteed for 10 years. To be honest if they last longer then look at it as a bonus. Timber windows tend to expand & contract quite suddenly which causes the units to fail more so than PVCu which does expand & contract but in a slow manner.