Double glazing in listed buildings

jsaver

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone here had recent experiences of getting double glazed sashes into Grade II listed buildings? We are shortly to move into one, and would like if possible to replace like-for-like with authentic-looking double glazed.

I am aware that there are a number of products that look great, and that some people have had success, but recent stories from real people would be very much appreciated.

Also, any strategies for success would be very welcome!

Thanks in advance.

keystone

Talk to your local planning department first to see what they will require you to do.

Cheers

leveller2911

Would agree with Keystones post.I make and fit Joinery and a lot of my customers have Grade II Listed properties and each Local Authority will have a different view.The person to chat to is the "Listed Planning Officer" at your local Council, not the Building inspector or building Control as you will be given different advice from each.
I would say in my area approx 80% of applications for DG are turned down.It all depends on the Listed Planning officers opinion and its just that, there are no hard and fast rules.

One last thing which may or may not help.If your replacing existing wooden windows then vat is payable ,howeven if your replacing an existing 1970,s aluminium window then thats vat exempt.If you are making a new opening in a wall and fitting a new window in that opening then that is also vat exempt........Its a bit of a minefield but it may save you some money.........Good luck


PS :If the Listed planning officer won't allow new windows but will allow you to fit double glazed units into existing windows and retro draught proofing then this is a very expensive option.....

DirectDebacle

leveller2911 wrote: »

PS :If the Listed planning officer won't allow new windows but will allow you to fit double glazed units into existing windows and retro draught proofing then this is a very expensive option.....

If that is the case then a cheaper alternative may be to consider internal secondary glazing.