Hi,

My house was built in 1993/1994 and has wooden double glazzed windows,
they are starting to break down, and have not really been maintained
well before I bought the house.

I want to replace them with PVC-u windows, with an internal bead(s) to
make the windows look similar to the ones I am removing, as they are
quite in keeping with the look of the house.

Problem is, NONE of my windows upstairs are means of escape (MOE). If I
have to make one MOE then I wont be able to keep the design plan, and
internal bead option to make the windows look like the ones I am
replacing. I will need a side opener which will spoil the look of the
windows in my opinion.

So if I am replacing the windows, am I compelled to have a side opener
for a MOE upstairs? The top openers are only about a foot wide. I have
3 rooms upstairs, my bedroom, office and bathroom.

At present all my windows are top openers. The house is two bedroomed,
about 60 msq area. (if that makes a difference)

Thanks,

Mike