Nick Brooks wrote in message ...

For what it's worth we've recently replaced loads of windows in our
house with sereral different types. Here's a summary of how it went.

1 Cheapest available timber windows ( from Bristol Timber Store) came in
standard sizes but have large rebate to take building regs approved
double glazed units. By the time you've ordered and fitted the glass it
works out about £200 /window. By FAR the ugliest and obviously poor
quality. Ours were six pane windows and there is a minimum charge for dg
units which made them much more expensive than your two pane one would be.

2 Made to measure units by a local carpenter (to fit existing odd size
openings) with double glazed units and "stuck on" glazing bars and
dividers in the glazing. Looks like single glazed except on very close
inspection but much better insulated. Very happy with these but cost
about £500 each complete.

3 Made to measure single glazed sash by a specialist sash window
company. A complete replacement window and frame for the front of the
house. It had to match an existing window and had very fine glazing
bars with hand made mouldings. This window was VERY expensive at over
£1000 fitted but looks absolutly fantastic and is identical to the one
it replaced except it isn't rotten and works properly. It's well
draught proofed with hidden strips and doesn't rattle like all the old
sashes.


Makes me think... for £500 a go I'd probably consider making my own.
Sash windows dont look excessively complex, standard carpentry skills
should be adequate I would expect. Anyone here done that?


Regards, NT