Windows

[GrandOldTeam]

I need to replace my house windows. They're 20 odd years old, and a bit battered. Water was pissing in through one the other day and as I'm hanging out a window risking my life repairing the seal I figured wtf I run Evertons premium fan site so I could just buy new ones. I think. I've no clue what they cost but I'll find out next week.

Seeing as though GOT resembles dadsnet nowadays I thought I'd ask on here.

Im thinking triple glazing, but apparently double glazing with acoustic glass is better for sound proofing - which is a priority to prevent me shooting some owls @marnie

Has anyone had 20+ year double glazing replaced? If so, what did you go for and did you notice a difference with noise/temperature?

 

[marnie]

I need to replace my house windows. They're 20 odd years old, and a bit battered. Water was pissing in through one the other day and as I'm hanging out a window risking my life repairing the seal I figured wtf I run Evertons premium fan site so I could just buy new ones. I think. I've no clue what they cost but I'll find out next week.

Seeing as though GOT resembles dadsnet nowadays I thought I'd ask on here.

Im thinking triple glazing, but apparently double glazing with acoustic glass is better for sound proofing - which is a priority to prevent me shooting some owls @marnie

Has anyone had 20+ year double glazing replaced? If so, what did you go for and did you notice a difference with noise/temperature?

You absolute Horror. Of all the days.......... cancels subscription. xxxx

 

[Dancing Pat]

I’m in a similar situation, so advice and especially prices would be appreciated

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Cheaper moving house....
Repulsive how much these con artists charge.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Give the big guns a miss.
Surely someone on here knows a reputable fair price installation company.

 

[Dixieslaces]

I need to replace my house windows. They're 20 odd years old, and a bit battered. Water was pissing in through one the other day and as I'm hanging out a window risking my life repairing the seal I figured wtf I run Evertons premium fan site so I could just buy new ones. I think. I've no clue what they cost but I'll find out next week.

Seeing as though GOT resembles dadsnet nowadays I thought I'd ask on here.

Im thinking triple glazing, but apparently double glazing with acoustic glass is better for sound proofing - which is a priority to prevent me shooting some owls @marnie

Has anyone had 20+ year double glazing replaced? If so, what did you go for and did you notice a difference with noise/temperature?

In process at moment, multiple quotes and options, thinking triple will come out tops as not too worried about the Owls, more the mating foxes, noisy little bleeders!!

8 large windows, 1 small and 1 mid size, coming in around 5k-7.5k.

Just making the decision over next few weeks. Ours are also 20 years old and draughty as hell.

Good luck.


*edit Anglian wanted 14k!!!

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

In process at moment, multiple quotes and options, thinking triple will come out tops as not too worried about the Owls, more the mating foxes, noisy little bleeders!!

8 large windows, 1 small and 1 mid size, coming in around 5k-7.5k.

Just making the decision over next few weeks. Ours are also 20 years old and draughty as hell.

Good luck.

Seal deal with a new front door thrown in?
Seems a good price.

 

[DavidH]

Not a fan. They think they're sly but I can see right through them

 

[Blue 1]

In process at moment, multiple quotes and options, thinking triple will come out tops as not too worried about the Owls, more the mating foxes, noisy little bleeders!!

8 large windows, 1 small and 1 mid size, coming in around 5k-7.5k.

Just making the decision over next few weeks. Ours are also 20 years old and draughty as hell.

Good luck.


*edit Anglian wanted 14k!!!

Seems about right, although I'd expect closer to 7 than 5.

Think we paid about that for 6 windows, 5 of which were large, a new patio door and a new front door a couple of years ago.

Used a small local company rather than one of the big ones. Had one of them come to quote and the 90s style pressure selling put me right off.

 

[Tim's tourettes]

If u are in the North West, I recommend Clearview based on Gemini retail park, off junction 8 m62. Used them 10yrs ago,,no hard sell and best quote out of 4.

 

[coollino]

We got ours done fairly recently (pre cost of living) and didn't think the price was too bad considering.

The price varied between companies loads tho, I think we ended up going for a local company who seemed pretty normal as opposed to the wideboys who somehow look like a double glazed window

We got our garage done very recently and the price fluctuated loads again between companies, I don't really understand it

 

[IrishBlue2022]

Was quoted £1,000 each for 2 bathroom windows. Current ones are the original wooden frames and they are port hole shaped. Previous owners got all new windows apart from those two.

As much as it pains me it will need done as the glass is cracked on one and they are both single panes and lose lots of heat.

 

[tommye]

I need to replace my house windows. They're 20 odd years old, and a bit battered. Water was pissing in through one the other day and as I'm hanging out a window risking my life repairing the seal I figured wtf I run Evertons premium fan site so I could just buy new ones. I think. I've no clue what they cost but I'll find out next week.

Seeing as though GOT resembles dadsnet nowadays I thought I'd ask on here.

Im thinking triple glazing, but apparently double glazing with acoustic glass is better for sound proofing - which is a priority to prevent me shooting some owls @marnie

Has anyone had 20+ year double glazing replaced? If so, what did you go for and did you notice a difference with noise/temperature?

Check with local council/government see if they're offering any money back incentives due to energy saving etc the new windows will bring.

Double Glazing Grants In The UK 2023 | What Help is Available?

Save £235 annually on your energy bills with double glazing windows. The Federation of Master Builders explains what financial help is available

www.fmb.org.uk

 

[Kurt.]

I believe @Goat has got flavoured ones

 

[Baines' left foot]

I’d go with the acoustic glass personally, but triple glazing might be better for selling on. As others have said, avoid the big companies and ask around for some recommended local tradesman. A small company has a lot more on the line than these big companies who will likely make a balls up of it anyway by pushing their builders to work too quickly.

Most good fitters will be FENSA registered and you can get a 5-10 year warranty through them. If you have any problems in the future you can essentially grass on them.