Replacement windows - period house in conservation area

hex2

If the originals are not rotten why not get a quote for their repair? I wish we had the choice here but ours got inappropriate UPVC'd in the late 80's by the previous residents. An act of gross vandalism IMHO, and one that should never have been agreed by the conservation officer.

jkgray

hex2 wrote: »

If the originals are not rotten why not get a quote for their repair? I wish we had the choice here but ours got inappropriate UPVC'd in the late 80's by the previous residents. An act of gross vandalism IMHO, and one that should never have been agreed by the conservation officer.

Our greatest concern is that the house gets v cold in winter and so much as we like the original windows when we are shivering its very tempting to just replace with double glazing - a view that at least one neighbour has shared in the last week was his motivation.

jkgray

After the hous ebeing cold again this winter, my mind has turned agin to the windows.

Does anyone have any recommendations for joiners / similar companies working in the north-west who could repair my casement windows and / or provide a similar system to ventrolla (i.e. perimter draught proofing).

Also how much do you think it would cost?

My window meaurements are in my original post.

Thanks.

chrisg1985

jkgray wrote: »

After the hous ebeing cold again this winter, my mind has turned agin to the windows.

Does anyone have any recommendations for joiners / similar companies working in the north-west who could repair my casement windows and / or provide a similar system to ventrolla (i.e. perimter draught proofing).

Also how much do you think it would cost?

My window meaurements are in my original post.

Thanks.

Just briefly looking at your pictures your windows look great but the problem your going to have is the vast surface area of glass which may also be causing you the problem as well as the draughts.

I run a Sash Window Company but am no where near you I am afraid to quote or help in that way.

Ventrolla will charge you an arm and a leg for something a local chippy could do especially given they are straight forward casements.

The thing to do would be (if you want a good price) to ask at the timber yard for a local chippy and order the draught proofing materials from one of the websites. Installing a draught exclusion system onto casements is very simple and I would be surprised if almost any good chippy could not make a good job of it.

If you fancy that route the sites to order your materials from are:

Woodstock GB ( cheapest for what you want )
Mighton products
Reddiseals

The advantage of getting the draught system installed cheaply is if you are not happy with the extra heat retention then the next step is Double Glazing and you won't of wasted too much money testing the water so to speak. Let us all know how you get on and I hope you do settle for a refurb because your windows look great

jkgray

Thanks chrisg1985 for the really useful post.

chrisg1985

jkgray wrote: »

Thanks chrisg1985 for the really useful post.

No problem at all - if you want help choosing the right draught proofing system I will be more than happy to help.

Also sorry to go on but if you do refurb then you can spend some of the money you have saved on replacement on thick lined curtains which will really make a big difference whilst incorporating draught proofing.

diable

Maybe go for a compromise, wood at the front and maybe uPVC at the rear, silly idea I know but it might work. If it was me though and money no object I'd go for wood.

jkgray

chrisg1985 wrote: »

No problem at all - if you want help choosing the right draught proofing system I will be more than happy to help.

Also sorry to go on but if you do refurb then you can spend some of the money you have saved on replacement on thick lined curtains which will really make a big difference whilst incorporating draught proofing.

Received this quote today - staggered!!!

Living room 1


160 x 179 - 3 opening lights all painted shut. £200.00 each plus vat

Living room 2 (Bay)

3 panels

Panel 1 105 x 170 - 2 opening lights all painted shut. £180.00 each plus vat

Panel 2 102 x 170 - 4 opening lights all painted shut. £180.00 each plus vat

Panel 3 105 x 170 - 2 opening lights all painted shut. £180.00 each plus vat

Landing

108 x 133 - 2 opening light, 1 painted shut £180.00 each plus vat

Bathroom

Large window - 107 x 130 - 2 opening lights all painted shut. £180.00 each plus vat

Small window - 56 x 130 - opens but drafty £140.00 plus vat


Bed 1

Large window - 160 x 134 - 3 opening lights, 2 painted shut, 1 opens but doesn't close properly £180.00 each plus vat

Small window - 56 x 130- opens but drafty £140.00 each plus vat


Bed 2

108 x 181 - 3 opening lights, 2 painted shut, 1 opens but doesn't close properly £220.00 each plus vat

Loft landing


55 x 126 - opens but drafty £140.00 plus vat

Front door

192 x 240 (inc window above 192 x 52) - window painted shut & door drafty. Door draftproof and weather bar = £230.00 plus vat
Window £150.00 plus vat





Any thoughts on how much this should cost?

Thanks.

chrisg1985

Was that Ventrolla? If so that's actually quite a reasonable quote from them! If you are to do the job with a sash/casement specialist you will pay around £2000-£2500 + VAT as a ball park figure. The VAT should be 5% though as looks like they are only draught proofing in general.

jkgray

chrisg1985 wrote: »

Was that Ventrolla? If so that's actually quite a reasonable quote from them! If you are to do the job with a sash/casement specialist you will pay around £2000-£2500 + VAT as a ball park figure. The VAT should be 5% though as looks like they are only draught proofing in general.

It was sashwindowsnorthwest - quote requested before I had your intial reply.

Any idea of likely price from a local joiner as you suggested?

Thanks.