What windows for a Period Property? – Page 2 – Chat Forum

Farticus · 2011-03-12T20:19:16Z

Long story about to commence ... 18 months ago we moved to a chalkstone farmhouse in the Yorkshire Wolds. Pretty old, but not listed (or listing). However, it has had cement render & masonary paint slapped on outside and hard cement render inside so - inevitably - damp is a problem. So, we're getting the rubbish off the outside and lime work done instead. Whilst we're about it we might as well get the windows done (and a load of other stuff too), but can't decide what to put in. General layout of the frontage - 3 windows upstairs, 2 downstairs plus door. Problem is that sometime in the 60s the downstairs windows were taken out, the window spaces enlarged and bow windows put in. Wider aperture is good for light so we're not keen on reducing the size to make it match the upstairs windows. Final challenge - apertures are not "traditional" and so sash windows would be a challenge (to do as well as to the budget as apertures are quite "fat"). Downstairs we have 2 240cm x 150cm apertures, above each is a 135cm x 145cm. In the middle upstairs (above the door) is a 100cm x 145cm window; all measurements width first then height. So, anyone with a period property or a professional in the field your free advice would be appreciated!! Failing that, anyone know anyone really good at this sort of thing to help me out? Cheers

Farticus

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aP said ...

side opening casement windows

What I call Yorkshire sliders, then. I agree they're a possibility and probably my favourite option right now. I'll look into those Crittal things a bit more (with some suspicion).

Thanks for the guidance, and apologies if I seem slow on the uptake; I had to do Latin instead of Design at school and that - coupled with a complete lack of talent - put paid to any flair I might have had.

Posted : 16/03/2011 11:04 pm

midlifecrashes

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If you want good wood windows, but a bit spendy, have a google for Carey & Fox. They go to the property exhibitions if you want to see a few companies and compare. If you take a bunch of pics with you they can give you ideas for styles. NEC 24-27th March.

Posted : 16/03/2011 11:36 pm

BigJohn

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Stone mullions. That's what I've always wanted in an old property.

Posted : 17/03/2011 12:00 am

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