Sash window repair

Styxx1000

I recently bought a house that has wooden sash windows, and is a grade II listed building. We knew when buying that the windows were going to need some work, although it's starting to look like a more expensive job than we initially thought. Does anybody know of any government grants that I might be able to take advantage of in getting this work done? I'm thinking along the lines of energy efficiency grants (the windows are single glazed and the frames likely could do a better job of keeping in the heat). Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Chickereeeee

We used Ventrolla for refurbishing, and double glazing, some old wooden windows. They were excellent. I am sure they could help you with your question as well.

FreeBear

I doubt very much that you'll find any grants to pay for new windows currently available. Even if you did, they would probably want to slap some mass produced uPVC casement windows in. The local Conservation Officer would have a fit at the idea and you might find English Heritage bouncing on your head..

Sash windows can often be repaired in-situ, so you wouldn't need to involve the CO or apply for Listed Building Consent. If the frames are too far gone for repair, it might be possible to replace with double glazed - There are some very slim sealed units available with a high level of performance (12mm thick), but they are not cheap. Then again, nothing in a listed building is...

If you haven't already joined, the guys over on the Period Property forum are a gold mine of useful information.

diystarter7

Ask your local coucil hosuing department re grants for conservation works etc.

BUFF

you might find something similar to this wherever you live  if you search https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/grants/

the pot is limited & only pays part of projects

Styxx1000

Thanks very much for all your replies! I'll definitely check out Period Property forum, I'm sure they'll have some good info. The other side of the issue as well is that it's hard to find someone to actually do the work - I'll be sure to check out Ventrolla though. This is very much one of those things where it's hard to know where to go with it, so MSE seemed like a good starting point. 

BUFF

where are you? there are loads of specialist sash window renovators/upgraders in both Glasgow & Edinburgh so I suspect that any historic city is likely to have many vendors.