What windows for a Period Property?

Plus bow windows would be difficult to do double glazed.

My father in law recently had exactly this problem – it was actually impossible to do (at least for HIS circumstances). He went for an identically designed flat window in the end as a compromise.

I understand they end up looking like this abomination…

Whereas if you are fitting DP, this style might be a better option…

As you could go for more glass and less frame (although this quickly found example isn’t the best example)

How about:

geetee1972 – see post 2. Original gags only, please.

Anyway, back to windows … I prefer non-bow anyway (Mrs F prefers them, so if they’re impossible that’s a good thing otherwise I’ll end up being overridden). Sashes would be difficult to make fit the shape and look good, plus seem to be v. pricey. Don’t want plastic windows.

So, some ideas on what won’t work, but still no idea what would look good / flatter the house, other than aP’s words of wisdom about adding verticality (so far all I know is Tesco don’t sell this).

My original suggestion was to think about having some windows with more vertical elements than horizontal. ie side opening casement windows. I personally think that something like Crittal regular or even Small Pane type windows – but not in White!!!! Something like Invisible Green or Black would return the void of the window to your house rather than celebrating the glazing bar. Yes they’re steel and yes they’re expensive but they’re very definitely not upvc faux sash windows.

trad wooden sash and case. Nothing else will look as good

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.

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.

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