New windows

gadget88

So I have timber double glazed windows I painted them last summer so should be good for a few years. I got new windows in an old property before and I put the blinds on the outside but my current blinds sit on wood frames what’s the best solution? Keep frames and replace glass? I had a faulty window a few years back and the window fogged up so I was able to replace the double glazing unit. Can you put wooden slat blinds into PVC without hassle or voiding warranty? We also had hassle of chips in wall with the door and painting the wooden sills but i was offered UPVC sills but I wasn’t sure I wanted these. I may be able to get many more years out the existing windows but I know a few neighbours went down the UPVC route. 

mexican_dave

When you say blinds on outside, what do you mean, unclear? As soon as you put a screw into uPVC frames you are potentially voiding the warranty, but yes it's can eaisly be done, your choice. Don't understand your "hassle with chips in wall" explain. You need to be more exact about your problem, your comments seem random. If you question is about getting new uPVC windows then I can say, if your property has cavity walls, and cavity insulation, I would push the boat-out and go for triple-glazing if you can afford it. I have had excellent pay-bavk on mine, though I only did the north face of my property.

gadget88

Thanks. My existing ones are screwed into wood so what’s my options

Bigger blinds? Screw into it and good warranty? Can the window company do it for me? Get wooden frames is that still possible in this day and age? Or replace the glass? I had a faulty unit and managed to get glass changed over. I also repainted my windows recently. I have some wood where cut curtains use to sit could go there but blinds would be bigger? 

Albermarle

gadget88 said:

Thanks. My existing ones are screwed into wood so what’s my options

Bigger blinds? Screw into it and good warranty? Can the window company do it for me? Get wooden frames is that still possible in this day and age? Or replace the glass? I had a faulty unit and managed to get glass changed over. I also repainted my windows recently. 

Of course it is possible to still buy wooden windows.
Normally softwood windows will be cheaper than uPVC. Hardwood windows are more expensive.

gadget88

Albermarle said:

gadget88 said:

Thanks. My existing ones are screwed into wood so what’s my options

Bigger blinds? Screw into it and good warranty? Can the window company do it for me? Get wooden frames is that still possible in this day and age? Or replace the glass? I had a faulty unit and managed to get glass changed over. I also repainted my windows recently. 

Of course it is possible to still buy wooden windows.
Normally softwood windows will be cheaper than uPVC. Hardwood windows are more expensive.

Ok is replacing the glass just as good or is full new wooden ones better? Im just curious as installers say if i go UPVC i will void any warranty but neighbours here have went for upvc?

Albermarle

gadget88 said:

Albermarle said:

gadget88 said:

Thanks. My existing ones are screwed into wood so what’s my options

Bigger blinds? Screw into it and good warranty? Can the window company do it for me? Get wooden frames is that still possible in this day and age? Or replace the glass? I had a faulty unit and managed to get glass changed over. I also repainted my windows recently. 

Of course it is possible to still buy wooden windows.
Normally softwood windows will be cheaper than uPVC. Hardwood windows are more expensive.

Ok is replacing the glass just as good or is full new wooden ones better? Im just curious as installers say if i go UPVC i will void any warranty but neighbours here have went for upvc?

You said the current wooden frames are in good condition, so why not just replace the double glazed sealed units where necessary. Will be a lot cheaper and less disruption than fitting all new windows.

gadget88

I have been told new wooden ones are my option to keep existing blinds. Some suggested I could get them up some how keeping existing ones but are not clear how here’s my set up in photo 
*No longe have curtains but blinds go into the wood 

silvercar

You can now get blinds that don’t need any drilling into anything. 

Eg. https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk/no-drill-blinds

gadget88

silvercar said:

You can now get blinds that don’t need any drilling into anything. 

Eg. https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk/no-drill-blinds

Thanks I got my blinds from here before im guessing these are different to ones I have.

mexican_dave

Albermarle said:

gadget88 said:

Ok is replacing the glass just as good or is full new wooden ones better? Im just curious as installers say if i go UPVC i will void any warranty but neighbours here have went for upvc?

You said the current wooden frames are in good condition, so why not just replace the double glazed sealed units where necessary. Will be a lot cheaper and less disruption than fitting all new windows.

If you do decide to replace DG units in timber windows make sure whoever does the job, understands what bedding materials and mastics should be used, I have seen DG units bedded in linseed oil putty, result: the oil attacks the seals on the DG and they mist-up prematurely.

gadget88

Thanks. I looked at the screw free ones but they don’t match my slat size. If I did drill into the UPVC voids warranty bit does it matter unless I move house? Does it damage the window? My current ones require painting but new blinds is an extra 1 grand cost if I do replace these windows. I already fixed a dodgy glass panel with a new panel on existing ones so they may fix up a bit longer. I can afford it just if it’s worth the hassle?