Definition of a 'window' (double glazing)?

beccad

I've been looking at another thread in the 'is this quote fair' section, about double glazing costs. I was pleasantly surprised that it doesn't appear to be as expensive as I thought to replace windows. I saw this towards the end:

Mensaboy wrote: »

As a guide you should be expecting to pay circa £300-£400 for each window fitted. Any more than that and you are simply paying for salesmen, canvassers etc.

Price aside (I've not got any quotes yet), what is the definition of a window? Does it refer to the number of glass bits within a unit? For example, in my existing DG bay window, there's six glass parts to it (four static bits and two windows that open). I assume the answer is obvious, but I just wanted to check rather than get it wrong :rotfl:

Thanks in advance for any advice

ormus

the 400 quid doesnt apply to any particular size window.
its just a guide price.
per window.

they will range from 200-600 quid. each. per set.

lagi

Agree with prices, but a bay window is normally made up of several small windows depending on size/shape so when fitted to make one shaped window. This window if broken down would cost more than the rest due to the size and makeup of it. Also some have to have a structual beam inside to stop the weight from above pushing down on the window.
It would definitely be a cheaper quote without a bay window but overall should even out. For calculating purposes, buying wise if your bay has 3 seperate angles, then i would calculate that as 3 seperate windows then i don't think you would be far out and hopefully pleasantly surprised.

MickMack

Not related to cost exactly but...........

make sure if your replacing with PVC windows that these are internally glazed (i was amazed to find recently that there are still new units on the market which are externally glazed)

Internally glazed windows provide much better security, externally glazed units can be easily removed by anyone who wishes to gain entry.

Also make sure they have vents fitted as this eliminates the problem of condensation around the window.

beccad

Thanks for the replies - it wasn't the cost I was trying to work out, more the what the physical definition of a window.

Lagi you've confirmed what I thought.

Mickmack, I'm not sure what an internally glazed window is but I'll look it up and make sure that's what we get!

MickMack

Internally glazed means ....

the plastic strips (bead) which clip in place to hold the double glazed unit (the glass) in place is inside the house rather than outside the house.

some units are externally glazed, the glass is fitted from outside and held in place by clips which are outside..... these units can easily be removed by removing the plastic strip with a screwdriver!!!

Cyril

Does anyone know how much it would be to replace the ' pins' in a UPVC window unit ?