I'm intending to replace 7 windows this year, they're all on the first floor and absolutely ancient. Some have been intentionally sealed shut because they are so fragile, I've been told they're about 100 years old.
So I want to get replacement windows. Approx window sizes are 1.5m x 1m (3 of) 1.2m x 1m (3 of) and 1m x 1m (1 of). So in total about 9.1sqm. They are all flush casement windows with bars.
I've had a few quotations in so far, they seem to vary massively in range. E.G. One for supply and fitting is £13k+VAT, I can't help thinking this is rip-off Britain. Another quote is less than half this, but then you start thinking about whether quality is comparable, etc?
What should I spec for windows? The options seem to be:
- Softwood, hardwood, engineered softwood
- Aluminium cladding
- Triple glazing
- Heat reflective coatings
- Inert gas filling
Also I've seen quite a bit of talk saying it can make sense ordering windows from abroad and getting a decent local tradesman to fit them.
Any words of wisdom and advice, or recommended companies?
So I want to get replacement windows. Approx window sizes are 1.5m x 1m (3 of) 1.2m x 1m (3 of) and 1m x 1m (1 of). So in total about 9.1sqm. They are all flush casement windows with bars.
I've had a few quotations in so far, they seem to vary massively in range. E.G. One for supply and fitting is £13k+VAT, I can't help thinking this is rip-off Britain. Another quote is less than half this, but then you start thinking about whether quality is comparable, etc?
What should I spec for windows? The options seem to be:
- Softwood, hardwood, engineered softwood
- Aluminium cladding
- Triple glazing
- Heat reflective coatings
- Inert gas filling
Also I've seen quite a bit of talk saying it can make sense ordering windows from abroad and getting a decent local tradesman to fit them.
Any words of wisdom and advice, or recommended companies?