Does anyone have internal PVC sash windows on old property?

[IlanaK]

We can't afford to replace the whole bay windows with double glazing and we live in a conservation area. We had a good quote for internal secondary glazing PVC sash windows. Has anyone had this done?

[arentfanny]

We have secondary glazing that is PVC and slides, currently done in the kitchen which was new this year and had made a difference. Just waiting for some more to be done.

[IlanaK]

We have had sliding internal secondary glazing in a previous property. I am just wondering about the sash windows and if they are as good and if they are ugly.

[lalalonglegs]

I'd wait and save up. We had secondary glazing in a house that was listed and it was next to useless. If your home is a conservation area but you are prepared to replace the bay windows with identical wooden double-glazed sashes (most windows except those with very thin glazing bars can be reproduced with double-glazed units), then it won't be a problem getting permission and it will be more efficient and look better. Buy some heavy curtains in the meantime. Also, it may be more affordable than you think - we were quoted #9k by one firm to replace all our sashes, but ended up paying #5k to a local company.