Crittall windows

bouicca21

I've spotted a house I like, will need to take a builder round it to estimate the cost of refurbishment. The windows are original crittall windows. I assume they will need replacing and if they do would want to replace them with something in keeping with the house. I know it is possible to get replacement crittall windows - are these way more expensive that bog standard double glazing? How often do they need painting?

I'm not fussed about double glazing - quite happy to put thick curtains up - but I want to know a bit about what I'm doing before I approach a replacement window company and get sucked in by a salesman.

OldFartPlumber

bouicca21 wrote: »

I've spotted a house I like, will need to take a builder round it to estimate the cost of refurbishment. The windows are original crittall windows. I assume they will need replacing and if they do would want to replace them with something in keeping with the house. I know it is possible to get replacement crittall windows - are these way more expensive that bog standard double glazing? How often do they need painting?

I'm not fussed about double glazing - quite happy to put thick curtains up - but I want to know a bit about what I'm doing before I approach a replacement window company and get sucked in by a salesman.

If you don`t mind living with single glazing and it`s running condensation then fine ;)Why assume the crittals will need replacing ? If they are in hardwood or decent softwood frames they will be fine . I would keep them if they were in a 30`s Deco house - but that`s my dream home . I `ve just looked on t`web and there are loads of co.s who will replace with " modern " crittals - I guess it`s the old adage of 3 quotes and Caveat Emptor - good luck , it`s nice to read of someone who doesn`t want the wierd guy with his BOGOF offer and his loud voice How often do originals need painting - around 5 years or so but if the surrounds are softwood , as often as the paint degrades . Then just do the wood - the metal parts are virtually indestructable .

Biggles

I agree, I have original Crittalls and can't imagine why anyone would 'assume' they need replacing.

mandragora_2

We had Crittal windows and replaced them, but only because we wanted double glazing, and didn't want to be painting every year - our house is no architectural dream, and it wasn't an issue. We got the best deal we could - but getting a good double glazing deal is a WHOLE other thread....