Replacing windows when you have shutters

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Has anybody done this?

We got shutters installed last year. We were under the impression that our current windows would last a good while yet but one by one over the past couple of weeks they have started misting up.

We could pay out to replace the individual units but I think it’s probably more cost effective to just replace all of our windows.
However we don’t want to risk damaging the shutters.

I thought it was quite common to just replace the glass when windows misted up? Unless the frames are going as well.

We could do that but because several panes have misted up over the past couple of weeks we are wary that we will replace them and more will go.

I think shutters can be removed and then screwed back on pretty easily. Maybe check with your shutter company?

I only know this because I bought second hand shutters and they look fantastic now on my windows (must confess I didn't fit them but a non shutter qualified handyman did and he said it was easy enough).

Have just started doing that on our place. The misted up units have been replaced from the outside so there was no need to remove the shutters. Much cheaper than replacing the whole timber frame (which were in decent condition).

We did replace both glass units (on windows with central batton - splitting it into two) even if it was just the one that had blown as we thought the other one is bound to go sooner rather than later.

It wouldn’t make sense for us to replace the glass. Our windows are huge bays and the frames don’t have enough life left in them to make it worthwhile spending that kind of money.

What type of shutters do you have - like plantation shutters inside? If you replace all the windows then i suppose they would add in the cost of taking down the shutters and then replacing them at the end.

Yes plantation shutters.

A good window installer can dismantle the shutters then reinstall them, its not a huge job if you use someone reputable.

When you have window companies round to quote ask them to confirm they can do the shutters.

Companies that send round someone who actually measures up and knows something about windows installation are a better bet than companies that just send round a sales guy who badgers you to sign up (I'm looking at you Anglia).

Hi Wombler - please can you let me know where you got your second hand shutters. Cheers.