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New windows or reglaze timber

  • 16-05-2018 08:36PM
    #1
    SeamusCarbad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    So, new property has big timber sash windows. They are lovely.

    Except they're single glazed (I'd say it's the thinnest glass I've ever seen in a window). Not sure which wood it is, some kind of hardwood.

    I'm being quoted (by more than one vendor) ~1k per window for draught proofing + repaint + double glazing. A similar window (upvc) seems to be around that price as well, slightly cheaper even.

    No planning/listed building issues, it's ok to replace them.

    Is it worth it though? It would be a shame to get rid of them, upvc would give a better u-value and draught proofing at the same time some upvc windows seems to fall apart after a while (or just get dark/ugly). I suppose aluclad would be more expensive but could be an option.
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