Cost Of New Windows

When Do You Need New Windows?

If you reside in an older property or have recently moved into a new home, you may benefit from having new windows installed. While it's important to consider the cost of new windows, particularly for double glazing, you can expect to see an immediate improvement in your home’s comfort and energy efficiency once the installation is complete.

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The Benefits of New Windows

Installing new windows in your home offers numerous advantages, including:

• Increased Property Value
• Easy Maintenance: New double-glazed units require minimal upkeep.
• Lower Fuel Bills
• Less Condensation
• Enhanced Security
• Improved Aesthetics
• Reduced External Noise Levels
• Fewer Draughts

Casement Windows

Casement windows are a great choice for homeowners, as they allow abundant natural light to enter rooms. When you open or close them, the hinged handle moves the pane in a manner similar to opening or closing a door. They are very user-friendly, and when opened, they provide excellent ventilation, making them perfect for warm days.

You can select from a variety of casement window styles, including:

• Pivoted or Centre Hinge Casement Windows
• Hopper or Bottom Hung Casement Windows
• Awning or Top Hung Casement Windows
• Sliding Folding Casement Windows
• Top Light Casement Windows
• Side Hung Casement Windows

Additionally, new double-glazed units are easy to maintain.

French Casement Windows

French casement windows are not only visually appealing but also provide an expansive and unobstructed view of the outdoors.

Unlike traditional two-paned casement windows, French casement windows do not have a central bar. Instead, both sections of the frame are hinged, allowing each side to open either inward or outward. This design offers excellent ventilation, making French casement windows particularly advantageous on warm days.

Sash Windows

Sash windows are a classic and traditional British window style, commonly found in older and listed residential buildings.

These windows operate by sliding across their frame, either horizontally or vertically, when opened. The most prevalent type is the single sash window, where the bottom pane slides upward, allowing fresh air to enter through the lower half of the window frame. When opened, sash windows can quickly bring in a significant amount of outside air, effectively refreshing a stuffy room in no time.

Double Hung Sash Windows

Double hung sash windows tend to be more expensive than single sash windows, but their increased flexibility allows for air to enter from the top, bottom, or both sections of the window, depending on your preference.

These windows offer enhanced security compared to single sash windows, as the gap created—especially when both panes are centrally positioned—is too narrow for a burglar to access. Additionally, depending on their positioning, double hung sash windows can help prevent pets or children from accidentally falling out.

Tilt and Turn Windows

Tilt and turn windows are a contemporary window style that provides homeowners with enhanced ventilation without compromising security. They are easy to operate and require minimal maintenance.

These windows feature handles located on the side and at the bottom. Using the side handle allows the window to open like a side hung casement window, while the bottom handle enables it to open similarly to a bottom hung casement window. This dual functionality makes tilt and turn windows versatile and convenient.

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Tilt Only Windows

Tilt-only windows are a more affordable alternative to tilt and turn or dual tilt and turn windows, as they open inward. From a health and safety perspective, this design eliminates the risk of a child climbing out. However, it’s important to note that these windows do not provide a means of escape in case of an emergency.

When opened, the inward-tilting panel allows for easy cleaning from the inside. However, reaching the outside for cleaning may require some effort.

Bay Windows

Bay windows represent a stylistic evolution from the traditional Oriel style that emerged in Victorian Britain. They extend outward from the wall on which they are installed, creating additional space within the room and providing a panoramic view that standard flat windows cannot offer.

Known for their stunning appearance, bay windows have been a staple in stylish home designs since the Georgian and Edwardian eras. Typically, a bay window installation features one larger pane flanked by two equally sized smaller frames that connect to the wall, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.

Bow Windows

Similar to bay windows, bow windows—often referred to as compass windows—extend outward from the exterior of the property, creating additional space inside. They offer homeowners a broader view of the outside, with the protrusion being less pronounced compared to bay windows. This effect is achieved through the use of up to eight conjoined panes, with the two outermost panes connected to the building's exterior.

While less common, bow windows can also wrap around the side of a building, forming a turret shape. However, be prepared to pay significantly more for bow windows, as they can cost up to three and a half times more than bay windows.

Fixed Windows

Fixed windows are windows that are generally used in places which would benefit from some or more natural light – more often than not, they’re added to properties after construction because a homeowner finds themselves unsatisfied with the illumination and ambience of a given room. There are no openings in fixed windows.