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Impractical windows-ideas please

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I want to change 2 windows that are in my property which are currently aluminium single glazed, the problem I have is the windows are only 17cm in height! I have contacted a few companies who have said that they are two small to manufacture. Any one got any ideas what can be done in order either replace them or make them more efficient as it make the area so cold.

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  • Do they have wooden frames? If so check out "secondary glazing
  • MX5huggy
    MX5huggy Posts: 7,161 Forumite
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    How wide are they?
  • H4ppy83
    H4ppy83 Posts: 23 Forumite
    They are currently aluminium, don't think they could be replaced with wooden frames.

    One is about 50 cm long and the other about 30cm
  • imho
    imho Posts: 2,515 Forumite
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    window film the stuff u put over the window and use a hairdryer to tighten it.I have put it on my side door as it used to condensate badly and its dry now
    ebay
    Wilkinsons sell it as well.
  • Ruski
    Ruski Posts: 1,628 Forumite
    A fixed light wooden window could easily be made for that aperture, even an opener could. okay, not an ideal size, but still perfectly possible.


    Locate a local joiner who will advise.


    HTH


    Russ
    Perfection takes time: don't expect miracles in a day :D
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