Guess what I've got a question about?! Yes.........WINDOWS!

cpu

Don't worry, I'm not asking about replacement upvc again.

I'm now thinking about 'tarting' my existing wood windows to see if I can get a few more years out of them as I'm pretty unhappy about shelling out the kind of prices quoted for upvc replacements in my neck of the woods.

(We want to move at some point in the future either to buy or build and as this house isn't our 'forever' house, then I'm reconsidering what I do to it given the prices I'm being quoted.)

Anyway, a few q's if anyone can help?

1) Can a typical double glazed wooden window be removed and installed elsewhere successfully? (Moving back door to improve kitchen layout and wondered if window can be reused in the old back door opening.)

2) Where would I find out about costs of replacing double glazed units that are shot? (3 windows have bad condensation inside and would need replaced.) Is this just a replacement window company I would approach? I had a look in Wickes but there was nothing similar to my windows there.

3) If I bought exterior wood/double glazed french doors from the likes of Wickes, could a run of the mill joiner install these or do I really need a window fitter?

4) I thought I read somewhere something about 'pellets' that would help stabilise/cure wood rot? You drilled a hole then inserted these things and then filled and painted. Anyone know about these? My largest window is just beginning to show signs of the wood looking dodgy, I thought I could treat in some way to use as a stop gap?

Thanks to all you long suffering souls who keep coming back to advise me. :beer:

I_love_Airedales

Hello, I may be able to help with question number 2. We replaced the glass in one of our windows. We carefully removed the glass by putting a suction pad on the glass this has a "handle" on it then took off the glazing bars and very carefully took out the glass. Our local glazier then supplied us with a new double glazed unit. We did all of this from the inside of our property. We did it slowly and carefully as we did not want to have a DIY accident leading to a hospital visit. This worked well for us. Our window is now as good as new. I must admit it was a bit nerve racking though. Maybe go to your glazier and ask for advice. The glass is about 2' x 3' and cost around £40. I hope this helps. If you do this yourself please take care and maybe wear gloves and goggles, we didnt - have just thought about it and maybe we should have!
ILA

Aubs

I_love_Airedales wrote: »

Hello, I may be able to help with question number 2. We replaced the glass in one of our windows. We carefully removed the glass by putting a suction pad on the glass this has a "handle" on it then took off the glazing bars and very carefully took out the glass. Our local glazier then supplied us with a new double glazed unit. We did all of this from the inside of our property. We did it slowly and carefully as we did not want to have a DIY accident leading to a hospital visit. This worked well for us. Our window is now as good as new. I must admit it was a bit nerve racking though. Maybe go to your glazier and ask for advice. The glass is about 2' x 3' and cost around £40. I hope this helps. If you do this yourself please take care and maybe wear gloves and goggles, we didnt - have just thought about it and maybe we should have!
ILA

Would have suggested exactly the same myself!

Saw an ad in the local paper (the one that gets delivered free) for someone that "repairs double glazing" Very much worth giving them a call, if you have one local. Yellow Pages etc. FYI the only reason I called him was because I needed 3 locks for double glazing doors (Euro locks they're called) and he gave me 3 for £30 - £10 each from B&Q - Maybe cheaper elsewhere, but I didn't think about them until the day I moved in¬!

Best thing you could do is get a couple of people round and ask them to quote to do all the work.

Good luck with your quest!

Aubs