The big double window in our bedroom was old, very heavy, and past its best. We think it was the last of its type in the street; everyone else had already changed theirs.
The men arrived at 9 am, and were finished by midday. We had already warned our neighbours that there would be some noise, but it wasn't too bad.
The previous window was metal, the new one UPVC. Looking at them you really wouldn't see that much difference.
In fact the difference should only be noticeable for us. The new ones are double glazed, draught-proof, and upkeep-free. At the moment we sleep with the window wide open, but in Winter we should be much warmer.
The installation was painless (other than for the wallet), and the men left everything as clean as they possibly could.
A good job lads! We now have no more windows or doors to replace; all done.
Indeed the window is very beautiful and also the view from it is so different from the view in France.
ReplyDeleteIn the distance is the sea, but we only get a small view of it. Yes, the two locations couldn't be more different.
DeleteThey look very nice and with double glazing you will be much warmer this coming winter.
ReplyDeleteThe old ones must have been nearly 60 years old and had served us well. The new ones will certainly be warmer.
DeleteYou can act a bit of Romeo and Juliet in style.
ReplyDeleteI quite often lean on the railings and think of Romeo.
DeleteOh really, I thought you might be thinking of Lady Mag. or a Juliet!!
DeleteThat's what I meant, it just didn't come-out right.
DeleteQuite a view. I would be reticent to sleep with those windows wide open for fear of unwanted nighttime visitors, human or otherwise.
ReplyDeleteBilly lets us know at once if there are either people or animals about. We also have movement sensitive lights both front and back. We feel very safe.
DeleteVery smart, you'll be cosy if your winter is as cold as last year.
ReplyDeleteYou should be able to buy insect screens to put in your window opening for the summer months. Check Lidl in the spring - they sell kits.
No more draughts in the bedroom. We have screens in France where they are essential. Here we're not really bothered by insects.
DeleteAh new windows - steadily the old sash windows are gone forever. I remember my mother pushing up the bottom one squeezing out, sitting on the bedroom window cill and cleaning the outside glass.
ReplyDeleteSash windows look very nice, but they're not very practical; especially for cleaning.
DeleteWe are on the third floor and have windows we can't clean the outside of.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Do you have to rely on rain?
DeleteYour new glass double door looks terrific. Double glaze is a nice improvement on efficiency as well.
ReplyDeleteIt should make quite a difference. We're never cold in this house, but we'll probably save on heating.
DeleteCan't beat double glazing for heat and noise insulation.
ReplyDeleteIt's now about 5.30 am and I've just been standing beside it, with no cold coming through at all. It works!
DeleteWell, I'm glad the installation was painless as opposed to paneless which would have defeated the purpose, wouldn't it? We replaced all our windows about 3 or 4 years ago. It made quite a difference in our old house.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we'll have the front door done as well one day.
DeleteLooking good. The double glazing makes a big difference
ReplyDeleteThe combination of good insulation and double glazing makes a huge difference. At our converted barn (in France) we hardly needed heating at all.
DeleteWe need to replace two windows and were told that there are no more double glazed ones. You have to get triple glazed windows now. Of course this fits in with the hystery about heat pumps, where you have to seal your house like a tupperware box and then put in a ventilation system, which of course uses a lot of electricity. It´s really crazy.
ReplyDeleteHilde in Germany
Things can be taken too far, we all need a bit of imperfection in our lives.
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