Sash windows to front of house

Possom

Sash windows are generally much more expensive than 'regular' uPVC windows.

To reduce cost, if sash windows were fitted only to the *front* of a mid-terraced house ('regular' uPVC frames to the rear) how do you think this would be perceived by potential purchasers in the future if I ever decide to sell my home?

Or is it better to simply stick to the 'regular' uPVC frames front and back? Will it seem less 'odd' since the frames are all the same?

Thanks!

arbrighton

I'd find it odd to have different front and back personally

casper_g

Most period terraced houses I've seen are a mess of different extensions and add-ons at the back anyway, so I'd prioritise getting the fron to look good. That said, the best scenario would be to have the "right" windows all round.

DRP

casper_g wrote: »

Most period terraced houses I've seen are a mess of different extensions and add-ons at the back anyway, so I'd prioritise getting the fron to look good. That said, the best scenario would be to have the "right" windows all round.

Ours early Edwardian terrace is exactly as described above:
5x upvc sash and smart composite door at front and a scruffy old conservatory and standard upvc at back. All installed by the previous owners.

Don't see anything wrong with the 'best' face at the front - builder/homowners have always done this. In fact the front of the house is beautiful stone and sandstone detail, whilst the back is very obviously a rougher type of stone with brick window details.

We're in the planning stage for a rear extension- I have no intention of matching the front expensive sash and will be going for efficiency with the new doors/windows.

martinsurrey

Possom wrote: »

Sash windows are generally much more expensive than 'regular' uPVC windows.

To reduce cost, if sash windows were fitted only to the *front* of a mid-terraced house ('regular' uPVC frames to the rear) how do you think this would be perceived by potential purchasers in the future if I ever decide to sell my home?

Or is it better to simply stick to the 'regular' uPVC frames front and back? Will it seem less 'odd' since the frames are all the same?

Thanks!

I wouldnt bother matching front and back.

I would match left and right, ie, if the road is full of sash windows, get sash, so yours doesnt stand out!

Possom

martinsurrey wrote: »

I would match left and right, ie, if the road is full of sash windows, get sash, so yours doesnt stand out!

Well, the fact is that other houses all have 'regular' uPVC windows to the front.

However, *originally* all the windows in the houses here were sash!

Doozergirl

I would like to see the front with the correct proportions. The back doesn't matter so much to me.

arbrighton

DRP wrote: »

Don't see anything wrong with the 'best' face at the front - builder/homowners have always done this. In fact the front of the house is beautiful stone and sandstone detail, whilst the back is very obviously a rougher type of stone with brick window details.

We're in the planning stage for a rear extension- I have no intention of matching the front expensive sash and will be going for efficiency with the new doors/windows.

Unfortunately because of the position of our house, all sides are visible to the world and his wife, including passing narrowboats. We replaced the cr*p uPVC that our predecessors had put in with wooden double glazing with Georgian style bars, as it's in keeping with the house.

Seronera

Seeing as you have to, a) live there b) look at it every day. I'd take the time to do what is right by the building from an architectural perspective. If it calls for sash windows then do sash. The material is your next choice.

If you do it wrong you will always regret it and if you do it right you will soon forget the extra cost.

We have an 1885 end terrace with a 1920s extension. The 1885 bit had sash windows and we replaced the originals with UPVC sliding sash about 20 years ago. The remainder of the building was never sliding sash and those windows have been replaced with appropriate replacements.

You wouldn't want to see you gran in a mini skirt would you. Treat your property with the same respect and do whats appropriate.