Hi
We are considering replacing our very old sash windows with new double glazed wooden ones (with the same look). To get started I've been in contact with one company so far (Sash Windows London Ltd) and gotten a quote. I was hoping to get some feedback on it from people with more knowledge than myself.
They've done some installations in the area and they look very nice from the outside at least. Haven't been able to look at the details though
In total there are 5 windows, 2 * 700x1500mm, 1 * 1200x1500mm and 2 * 1100x15000mm. The 3 bigger ones have an astragal bar in the middle and all are double glazed wooden sash windows (Low E 24mm security beaded 4/16/4 sealed units). The windows themselves seems to be manufactured by a company called Bereco (haven't been able to find much opinions on them online).
For the above I have been quoted £7500 for spiral balanced ones, or £9000 for a pulley and cord system (we would prefer the latter since it looks better in our opinion)
Does this sound reasonable?
I realise I should get some more quotes to compare but it's a start at least.
Another option we've considered is to refurbish the existing windows. That would obviously leave them single glazed though. Not quite sure what difference single vs double glazing does in an 1890s brick house. The wood itself is in good health as far as I can tell, but it requires some work to get the windows back in shape again (partly painted shut, broken ropes/pulleys, mould, rattling etc). It feels easier to just get new ones so I haven't really looked into this option. Would the price difference be substantial enough so that it's an option to consider?
Thanks
We are considering replacing our very old sash windows with new double glazed wooden ones (with the same look). To get started I've been in contact with one company so far (Sash Windows London Ltd) and gotten a quote. I was hoping to get some feedback on it from people with more knowledge than myself.
They've done some installations in the area and they look very nice from the outside at least. Haven't been able to look at the details though
In total there are 5 windows, 2 * 700x1500mm, 1 * 1200x1500mm and 2 * 1100x15000mm. The 3 bigger ones have an astragal bar in the middle and all are double glazed wooden sash windows (Low E 24mm security beaded 4/16/4 sealed units). The windows themselves seems to be manufactured by a company called Bereco (haven't been able to find much opinions on them online).
For the above I have been quoted £7500 for spiral balanced ones, or £9000 for a pulley and cord system (we would prefer the latter since it looks better in our opinion)
Does this sound reasonable?
I realise I should get some more quotes to compare but it's a start at least.
Another option we've considered is to refurbish the existing windows. That would obviously leave them single glazed though. Not quite sure what difference single vs double glazing does in an 1890s brick house. The wood itself is in good health as far as I can tell, but it requires some work to get the windows back in shape again (partly painted shut, broken ropes/pulleys, mould, rattling etc). It feels easier to just get new ones so I haven't really looked into this option. Would the price difference be substantial enough so that it's an option to consider?
Thanks