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Looking to replace windows on an old house, recommendations?

  • 16-06-2020 9:00pm
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    I've been doing my research and seen several bad reviews of both Munster joinery and Costello Windows, what other alternatives is there and who would you recommend? These windows are dire at the moment and the job needs to be great because we're only doing this once. Located in Limerick.


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    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly
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    How old is the house and what type are the existing windows? Are they original to the house?


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    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »
    How old is the house and what type are the existing windows? Are they original to the house?

    Over 100 years old, they're single glazed windows and have been here for way longer than i have.


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    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭Roger Mellie Man on the Telly


    Despite appearances these can be valuable. Are they metal or timber?

    If timber, historic timber windows use wood that is slower grown than that used in modern windows and has more heartwood, giving them excellent durability. The bottom transom no doubt has rotted as this gets most of the weather. This can be replaced. The entire window can be repaired and have nylon or brush seals fitted to reduce air and sound leakage. Depending on the section size & profile you may be able to fit double glazing. However if they have original glass this too is valuable. You can fit secondary glazing to allow this to be retained.

    They will look like new, only better and you can do this for less than the price of new decent windows. You just need to use the right people who know the business.

    Just think about it, do some research and get a repair quote from someone who knows what they're doing (I can't overemphasise this) Please don't put them on a skip without knowing the facts and options available.

    If the house is a protected structure you will need planning permission for any works to the windows.

    Without seeing them I can't form a full appraisal and they may be beyond repair, but hopefully this is of some benefit.


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