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I have a 1930's semi with large bay windows.
I was thinking of PVC double glazing, but then it was suggested the timber is in good condition.
So after reading on here it seems 2 approaches.
1) Take of putty, take out glass, attach a new bead on the outside, which overlaps the inner area. I can then slide a new double glazed unit in, from the inside and finally a bead on the inside.
2) Have a double glazing unit made where the external pane is larger than the internal pane, so no need for external bead, that would just be putty.
SO.
Has anyone tried either approach?
Any advice?
Would 2 be a lot more expensive?
Cheers
p.s. (will upload a photo of frames this evening)
I was thinking of PVC double glazing, but then it was suggested the timber is in good condition.
So after reading on here it seems 2 approaches.
1) Take of putty, take out glass, attach a new bead on the outside, which overlaps the inner area. I can then slide a new double glazed unit in, from the inside and finally a bead on the inside.
2) Have a double glazing unit made where the external pane is larger than the internal pane, so no need for external bead, that would just be putty.
SO.
Has anyone tried either approach?
Any advice?
Would 2 be a lot more expensive?
Cheers
p.s. (will upload a photo of frames this evening)