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Cheapest replacement panes for aluminium double glazing?

  • 29-08-2016 11:29pm
    #1
    Sleepy
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    Anyone know where is the cheapest place near Dublin for replacement glass panes for old aluminium double glazed windows with Georgian style white bars between the panes?

    We have a load of misted glass in our windows but we're not in a position to replace the windows with uPVC as the house is in a conservation area and an full replacement would have to be sash windows which we'd love but won't be able to afford double glazed ones for at least 5/6 years.

    So, we're thinking of replacing the worst panes to get us through the next few years while we save to do a proper job on them. Obviously, with such a short life expectancy, we're looking to spend as little as possible!


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  • #2
    burstappendix
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    Just in process of getting windows replaced myself so I thought misted glass in double glazing is a failure of the seal in the glass and should be covered by the company that installed them. So I have been told by a few companies recently and that it would be covered by the guarentee i.e free of charge


  • #3
    Sleepy
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    We just bought the house and I'd guess the windows are at least 15/20 years old based on the fact they're aluminium rather than uPVC so I can't see them still being under warranty even if I could find out who installed them!


  • #4
    Sleeper12
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    burstappendix wrote:
    Just in process of getting windows replaced myself so I thought misted glass in double glazing is a failure of the seal in the glass and should be covered by the company that installed them. So I have been told by a few companies recently and that it would be covered by the guarentee i.e free of charge


    I don't think too many honour the guarantee. Maybe if they are only in a year or 2. Op has aluminium so I'm guessing that they are well out of warranty.


  • #5
    colm_mcm
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    If you're replacing all panes, just leave out the Georgian bars. They're added expense and very dated.


  • #6
    Sleepy
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    Unfortunately, it's not an option. We're in an Architectural Conservation Area so have to keep the look. Only going to be replacing 5/6 panes as we'll be installing the "correct" Sash windows in 5/6 years time.


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  • #7
    massy086
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    Sleepy wrote: »
    Unfortunately, it's not an option. We're in an Architectural Conservation Area so have to keep the look. Only going to be replacing 5/6 panes as we'll be installing the "correct" Sash windows in 5/6 years time.
    i sent you a pm i may be able to help


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