replace leaded windows with double glazed units

[calvert]

I need to replace some 100 year old windows with double glazed units that look similar. The old windows are leaded in metal frames set in stone mullions. The house isnt listed but it would be nice to keep the original appearance as much as possible. Can anyone reccomend a company that makes this sort of thing please? Thanks

 

[ffs]

Hi, when you say glazed in metal and in stone it worries me. Although not listed..Are you in a conservation area? If so they may not be allowed double glazing and they may insist it's kept as single. Also the issue is how would you fit a thicker sealed unit into the existing metal frame?

If you are allowed double glazing then you need to source a matching paint finish aluminium fixed window to incorporate the double glazed unit thus having the smallest outer frame possible.

These profiles are usually used on commercial installations, you just need a local one. Pilkingtons used to supply and install ali windows ...or google it.

cheers

 

[calvert]

Thanks for the info. I have found a company called met therm who say they can supply replacement units. we are in a conservation area though.

 

[Symptoms]

cal - walk around your neighbourhood to spot solutions in similar buildings then ask the householders who did theirs. Then talk to the Conservation Officer at your local Council ... they'll have an appropriate solution and if they get sniffy point-out that others have done it in the area.

 

[louisesutton]

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