where to start?

[emhildur]

Hi.....been reading these pages and come to the conclusion that my single glazed sash windows are not the problem but the draftproofing around them......also been suggested i strap and line the walls - particularly the bedroom walls that are to the exterior of the house - built in 1795 in Scotland - also been suggested raising the bedroom floors to insulate..........wonder what the feedback is from any of you out there - i am just getting started here and don't want to be doing things that aren't going to make much difference - don't add value - OR that reduce value!!
Really appreciated!

 

[Burnerman]

Quality double glazed units plus masses of loft insulation would be a good start.....walls may be lined so long as there is absolutely no water penetration from outside. Not much point in insulating first floor ceilings, but concentrate on the ground floor.
There could be grants for some of the work?
John

 

[emhildur]

John.........appreciate - thank you..........I have bought masses of insulation for the roof..........and have put in - for now - the temporary secondary glazing film - which is playing its part but obviously is not the answer.........i thought from what i have been reading that i would ruin my old sash windows if i got them double glazed........and people have all said heinous to replace them with Upvc which will themselves need replaced in 30 years as well as devalue the property.........i would be grateful if you could be more specific about what i should do with the windows........a HUGE thank you!
E

 

[Burnerman]

I guess it can depend on the size of the piggy bank, and also what any planning authority may allow!
Upvc sash windows are easily available, and they come with good security and weather seals.....the same applies to the timber ones.
Basically if the glass rebate (thats the timber where the glass resides) is deep enough, the old panes can come out, and new double glazed units fitted. Naturally this has no effect on draught proofing, and there are other methods that can help with this. If the windows aren't in perfect order though, this is a waste of time and money.
It could be worth looking around at the other properties nearby, and see what they have done - and whether thats acceptable to you?
John

 

[emhildur]

J

thank you - appreciated - I have thought about the slim double glaze and already sent out for a few quotes
hopefully I will manage to get all done by February - it means 9 windows upstairs and 7 sash downstairs along with 5 fixed windows - but they do need to be done.........i hope to be able to retain what i have but improve on the glazing and the draftproofing

i aim at 5 years for all the work - i have stone floors in the utility - back store - and rear store - and the 2 stores are still just the original stone walls and floors as built in the 18th century - so there's a lot to work on - but of course they can come later

really appreciate your guidance and the suggested options
Best

E