Sash windows. Repair or replace?
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Comments (9)Glad to hear you are also considering timber. I am probably going to start a riot now from the UPVC advocates, but I am talking from personal experience here. If you are going to install UPVC, please please please make sure there is adequate ventilation. I have just bought a cottage in Cornwall which the previous owner (in his infinite wisdom) fitted with UPVC windows. This combined with the slate floors means the house is sealed up tighter than a drum and it can't breathe, there are condensation problems I am going to have to address with a ventilation system. Aside from the aesthetics (wood always more beautiful) I urge you to consider the airflow through your home as well as the noise. If you take the UPVC route please ask the supplier about this to make sure you get the right spec and avoid the issues above....See MoreAesthetics v Energy Efficiency when replacing timber Sash windows
Comments (1)We always recommend double glazing due to the benefits of improved thermal efficiency, noise reduction and security. High quality sash windows can tie in well with conservation and period properties. https://www.forestedgehomeimprovements.com/about/...See Morerepair on sash window
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Comments (20)Thanks all for your comments. We’ve now seen photos and a video showing the vents which will be fitted and whilst we would rather not have them, they are very discreet, especially on the sash window where it is built into the framework and won’t look any different. There will be a visible plastic vent cover inside the French doors which we don’t much like but husband will deal with that after installation so it’s accessible but can’t be seen. The daft thing is that the regulations are to improve ventilation in buildings, stating that new windows will make a building more airtight. I would agree if we were replacing an old wooden sash with a new, double glazed one, but we’re replacing a sealed unit upvc window with a wooden sash, and I’m pretty sure the ventilation will be increased even if no trickle vents were fitted. Having read a large chunk of the regulations (I know!) it seems one would no longer be able to replace a vented extractor with a circulation one, or remove it altogether. I’ve seen that come up on here before, so one to be aware of from 15th June this year. Angie...See MorePro-coat painting
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