windows - help...lead or no lead
Jo L
6 years ago
We are having a new composite door & windows and I am in debate with my other half over the diamond lead. the door and windows will be grey I think - he thinks diamond lead is "in keeping with the house" yet I have spoke to 3 window companies who tell me it is unusual to have new windows installed with diamond lead. Advise please!! thanks
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6 years agoPersonally I think that grey windows are the rosewood windows of our time and are used on houses where it doesn’t suit. Personally I think it makes the palate of colours too big and you should choose white windows.
Leaded windows are still being put on brand new houses by Redrow in their Heritage range so I don’t think the idea is past it but I do think that it is down to personal taste.
Personally I think that the thing most people overlook when replacing their windows is the proportions of the apertures. Look for houses with the original windows and I am sure you will find that the living room window had four panes rather than the three apertures in your house
Daisy England
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJo L
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Carolina
6 years agoHi, I've mocked something up for you. Hope it helps.
Also changed the front door and window. And just because I was busy changing your house anyway, I thought I'd do the garden too ;-)
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