Do I need new glass or Windows?

[J_N30]

Hello.

I'm looking at a house and it has brown UPVC with the black rubber bead. On all the glass the inner frame is bubbling.

Would it need new glass or complete Windows?

Thanks.

Joe.

 

[ronniecabers]

You'd get away with new sealed units on thos ...looks distinctly like old swiggle strip ...notorious for moving and bending and over the years looks horrible!

 

[crank39]

Good ol swiggle strip, wait till it starts to drip inside the cavity LOL!

 

[J_N30]

Ha, thanks guys. I'm guessing these are a well known problem in the trade.

This house has 29 units.

Is there an average price to replace one so I can get a "rough" cost to factor into the asking price of the house?

 

[ronniecabers]

No real average price as the prices will be worked out on square meterage , and dependant on type of glass ( tough or none tough in your case as none will be energy efficient glass ) Also prices can vary from area to area around the UK

 

[Gazman16]

When they fully break down the units will start misting up inside. If they are not misting up yet then its only a visual annoyance.

You could replace them a few at a time as they do mist up but if you are going to do a large amount in one hit you can probably haggle a better price.