Heritage Windows

Replacing windows in an old building can be a challenge, especially when you are working on a grade one or two listed property. It is necessary to make sure that the style matches perfectly with what was there before. If you are fitting new windows in a street of unlisted buildings, it is still important to take style into consideration as the wrong windows fitted in a property can affect the look of the building, and also impact on the value.

The challenge to source replacement heritage windows is not as difficult as it used to be as many manufacturers are constructing traditional styles but with modern double and triple glazing technology. This means that a property can look right whilst also keeping the warmth in. This is even more important than ever before with high fuel prices and legislation for green credentials in business.

One of the most difficult styles to replace has been double-hung sash windows. The style has two parts that overlap and slide up and down. The mechanics of the window make a sealed double or triple glazed unit hard to achieve. Many manufacturers have now come up with solutions, which meet environmental specifications whilst also looking right. One of the modern solutions involves a double hinge system. A single-hung sash is a cheaper replacement option.

Oriel windows are often seen in Tudor buildings and comprise of many panes of glass. These can be exceedingly expensive to replace as the look is often achieved by the varying refractive qualities of uneven pieces of handmade glass.