Sash windows

angelavdavis

We had pvc sash windows fitted on the sea-facing 3rd story of our Victorian semi.

The windows were exact copies of the completely rotten originals, are easy to clean, fitting was quick and without issue and maintenance free. We paid top dollar for them - they had profiled mouldings to match the original, not cheap in-panel mouldings.

Best thing we ever did as the others needed repainting every 2 years due to the salt.

My next door neighbours have the cheaper versions which are truly awful - you can't tell ours from the originals.

John._8

I work in box sash windows at if repaired and painted correctly they can stand the test of time, look at a lot of sash windows which have lasted well over 100 years and still going strong would pvc still look good in 100 years time?

Once they discolour, and crack nothing can be done and i think a "Timber Sash Window" next to a "PVC Sash Window" there is no comparison.

wallbash

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usignuolo

Look for fensa approved carpenter - I had a very large skylight made recently - hardwood, double glazed, self cleaning glass £900. I also had a very large sash window fully restored including new pane of glass, new beading, new weights etc for £315. Mainly Victorian houses round here and real hardwood sash windows add value so much so some new owners rip out PVC and put back wood.

Mankysteve

You can also have them modified to be more draft proof with wooden ones I've seen some interesting retro fit ideas.

chrisg1985

wallbash wrote: »

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I happen to know woodstock gb very nice little start up business.Very reliable and very honest. The owner used to work for reddiseals. They are extremely good value and I have ordered from them in the past. So do a few of my sash window contacts.

And yes... thier little supply would be perfectly suited to help the OP.

chrisg1985

Mankysteve wrote: »

You can also have them modified to be more draft proof with wooden ones I've seen some interesting retro fit ideas.

Yes Steve Good Point:

woodstock gb
reddiseals
mighton products

are all good companies to look at for draught exclusion if your competant at diy.

wallbash

chrisg1985 wrote: »

I happen to know woodstock gb very nice little start up business.Very reliable and very honest. The owner used to work for reddiseals. They are extremely good value and I have ordered from them in the past. So do a few of my sash window contacts.

And yes... thier little supply would be perfectly suited to help the OP.

They may well be a brilliant organization

But 1st time poster , advertising their wares , is SPAM
I am glad you had good service

paddypaws101

I bought my house 15 years ago, complete with rotten old original sash window which I loved the look of...but not living with them. I had the front bedroom windows replaced with new sash windows in the first year...again I loved the theory but they were still drafty and not easy to open and close ( apparently you need to exercise them regularly! )
I agonised for years about what to do... a real sash window snob who hated the cold drafts! I looked into new sashes, and sash style double glazed £££
In the end I looked down my street and saw that 90% had pretty standard UPVC fitted. After some silly quotes from Anglian et al...I went to a local workshop and got a full set of plastic ( including the replacement timber set! ) for a really cheap price.
My house is now cosy and warm...and although I thought I would hate the look I really don't as the house now matches all the others in the row.
I guess it depends on the over all value of your house..and also what is the norm or desirable in your neighbourhood.
Oh..and did I mention how cosy it is??? And quiet!

chrisg1985

wallbash wrote: »

They may well be a brilliant organization

But 1st time poster , advertising their wares , is SPAM
I am glad you had good service

No I agree they went the wrong way about this but seeing as they are a genuine company and overall are the cheapest for sash window products in the country that I am aware of I thought I would throw my two pennies in.