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Couldn’t find an existing thread so here is a new one.
I‘ve decided to upgrade my windows. It will be pricey, my budget is limited, but it will save me money, and it has to be done because some of the windows are rotten.
My main question is:
Would it be better to get one of those specialist dedicated companies in to do the lot, or should I seek out an independent chippy who would upgrade them? (Which would then set me off on a quest to find such a chippy.)
Edwardian flat.
Mostly sash windows
All the sash cords have been painted. Some of the fixtures and fittings have been painted, most have been replaced.
Two original windows that are painted shut and rotten. They’re beaded across the top of the top pane to create squares, which have coloured glass. I’d like to keep the coloured glass but might switch to different colours or maybe some stained glass or fused glass.
An original sash window in the bathroom with original brass fittings, which have been painted over to fuck. This one opens fine top and bottom. Someone suggested replacing the bottom pane with stained or fused glass. I like this idea, for privacy. The blind that was here caused damp and mould to build up behind, so I’ve taken it down and put opaque plastic over the lower pane.
A much larger original sash window in the bedroom, which is pretty rotten, replacement fittings. I’m on the ground floor and I’d really like to get some kind of security fitting on this window so I can open it at night without worrying. Would it be best to get that sorted at the same time, or afterwards?
Two beaded windows that are replacements, so in good nick.
Kitchen has two windows, neither is box sash, one that is just set into the wall, no way to open it and I’d like to replace that with sash, I think (small galley kitchen gets really hot with the oven on) and a modern window with casement opening at the top.
So I want to have proper top spec heat retaining windows that will last me the rest of my time here. Also want them to protect me from heatwaves, but I can do that with blinds. I don’t really want plastic
And I want to get it all done before this winter.
My own research suggests I’m looking at anything up to a couple of grand per window. Can this be true??
Advice and guidance from the Urban work crew would be deeply appreciated.
I‘ve decided to upgrade my windows. It will be pricey, my budget is limited, but it will save me money, and it has to be done because some of the windows are rotten.
My main question is:
Would it be better to get one of those specialist dedicated companies in to do the lot, or should I seek out an independent chippy who would upgrade them? (Which would then set me off on a quest to find such a chippy.)
Edwardian flat.
Mostly sash windows
All the sash cords have been painted. Some of the fixtures and fittings have been painted, most have been replaced.
Two original windows that are painted shut and rotten. They’re beaded across the top of the top pane to create squares, which have coloured glass. I’d like to keep the coloured glass but might switch to different colours or maybe some stained glass or fused glass.
An original sash window in the bathroom with original brass fittings, which have been painted over to fuck. This one opens fine top and bottom. Someone suggested replacing the bottom pane with stained or fused glass. I like this idea, for privacy. The blind that was here caused damp and mould to build up behind, so I’ve taken it down and put opaque plastic over the lower pane.
A much larger original sash window in the bedroom, which is pretty rotten, replacement fittings. I’m on the ground floor and I’d really like to get some kind of security fitting on this window so I can open it at night without worrying. Would it be best to get that sorted at the same time, or afterwards?
Two beaded windows that are replacements, so in good nick.
Kitchen has two windows, neither is box sash, one that is just set into the wall, no way to open it and I’d like to replace that with sash, I think (small galley kitchen gets really hot with the oven on) and a modern window with casement opening at the top.
So I want to have proper top spec heat retaining windows that will last me the rest of my time here. Also want them to protect me from heatwaves, but I can do that with blinds. I don’t really want plastic
And I want to get it all done before this winter.
My own research suggests I’m looking at anything up to a couple of grand per window. Can this be true??
Advice and guidance from the Urban work crew would be deeply appreciated.
I've got one of them to close but he said he'd come round to sort it two weeks ago.
