Window replacement

[Zoro123]

Hi, we recently moved to a property and it is single glazed and freezing.. also v noisy with train.. we have had quotes from three different companies and I wondered if anyone had any views.. what do you feel about secondary glazing? Has anyone used city sound, traditional sash windows or the sash window workshop.

Try a local joinery company too. The quote from a local company for hardwood double glazing was by far the cheapest for us.

We had secondary glazing when we moved into current Victorian terrace house and it was awful, a condensation trap. But modern versions are probably better.

Having said that we had all our front windows replaced with double glazed timber frame sashes 4 years ago with Ayrton Bespoke. It was not cheap but the windows are amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Be very careful who you choose though, try and get recommendations - we also have grain nouse and has the back windows in DCs' bedrooms (where the worst noise is) done before the others by a local joiner and the glazing is fine but the quality of the windows themselves is terrible, still cost a load but I bitterly regret not getting a specialist in for those.

*train noise!

Find a window place is the lesser parts of your area as they are often cheaper, the biggest expense is usually the labour. Locally we have a few lads who buy the windows from a local window factory and under cut them on fitting.

secondary glazing is better for sound insulation, as there is a deeper pocket of air between the panes of glass.

Condensation in secondary glazing arises if warm moist air from the room gets into the space. If the glazing is sealed from the room, but a slight draught from outside can get in (this is common on old windows) they should not get condensation, because cold outside air holds less water.