Hello all. Looking for a bit of advice regarding my windows:
I have a Victorian house which has sash windows. At some point, a previous owner has had the single pane glass replaced with very fine double glazed units. However the units look as though they have take a single pane of glass, the correct size for the window, and then stuck a second pane on top, however the second pane is smaller than the first so it doesn't actually go into the frame, if you follow. This leads to a nasty looking seal going all the way round each window pane. Over time these have deteriorated significantly and look messy.
So, I know one option would be to get new windows made up which are designed to take proper double glazed units, but that is out of the question due to cost. The window frames are in great condition, so it would be a waste.
So what I was wondering, was if it would be possible to modify the beading (the bit that holds the glass) on each window frame to accommodate a thicker double glazed unit.
Would this be possible or would it look daft/be structurally unsound?
I have a Victorian house which has sash windows. At some point, a previous owner has had the single pane glass replaced with very fine double glazed units. However the units look as though they have take a single pane of glass, the correct size for the window, and then stuck a second pane on top, however the second pane is smaller than the first so it doesn't actually go into the frame, if you follow. This leads to a nasty looking seal going all the way round each window pane. Over time these have deteriorated significantly and look messy.
So, I know one option would be to get new windows made up which are designed to take proper double glazed units, but that is out of the question due to cost. The window frames are in great condition, so it would be a waste.
So what I was wondering, was if it would be possible to modify the beading (the bit that holds the glass) on each window frame to accommodate a thicker double glazed unit.
Would this be possible or would it look daft/be structurally unsound?