{"id":13545,"date":"2018-01-16T09:12:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T09:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=13545"},"modified":"2020-07-01T08:27:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T08:27:35","slug":"how-to-deal-with-sash-windows-in-a-listed-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-deal-with-sash-windows-in-a-listed-building\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With Sash Windows in a Listed Building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Living in a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/listed-building\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/listed_building;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01cq1t;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Listed_building;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Listed_building\" >listed building<\/a> is both a privilege and a responsibility. While the period <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> may be your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> \u2013 and no doubt a very special one at that \u2013 it is also your job to protect its architectural or historical interest for posterity.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to making alterations to your property, you will need to obtain listed building consent before you can start the work. It is in fact <a href=\"https:\/\/hsfnotes.com\/realestatedevelopment\/2016\/08\/24\/listed-building-enforcement-the-perils-of-altering-or-extending-a-listed-building\/\">illegal to carry out any unauthorised building works<\/a>, with stiff fines in addition to the prospect of having to pay for undoing the damage. If you\u2019re <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/planning\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/planning;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0217bt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Planning\" >planning<\/a> to make any structural or aesthetic changes, make sure you seek advice from your local Conservation Officer to see whether consent will be needed, and what type of alterations are likely to be most acceptable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Window Alterations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows are a case in point. If your property is <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Victorian architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/victorian-architecture\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/victorian_architecture;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Victorian_architecture;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02l3gf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Victorian_architecture\" >Victorian<\/a>, Edwardian or <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Georgian architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/georgian-architecture\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/georgian_architecture;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03cz2;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Georgian_architecture;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Georgian_architecture\" >Georgian<\/a>, or sometimes from earlier periods, sash windows will be a main feature of your home. But what are your options when your original windows don\u2019t open or close properly, are draughty or are simply showing signs of age?<\/p>\n<p>Of course, windows do much more than just keep the weather out. They\u2019re architectural features that imbue your property with its historical character through their design, materials and workmanship. Any <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.018jrr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Plan\" >plans<\/a> for alterations here are bound to be viewed with extreme caution by your local authority.<\/p>\n<p>Your starting point should be to do some thorough research to gain a good understanding of the history of your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a>. You may have historic glass in the frames, which is very rare, meaning there will be restrictions on what you can do about changing the glass.<\/p>\n<p>Window frames, too, are likely to pose a problem. If it can be shown that serious craftsmanship has gone into the original windows, they\u2019re likely to be rather valuable, which will carry with it some restrictions on what you can and can\u2019t do. That said, if the windows in your home have been replaced in the past, they may not add to the historical interest of the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/building\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/building;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0cgh4;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Building\" >building<\/a>. In this case, it may be easier for you to replace them in the future.\u00a0<span>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcmanet.org\">WCMA Window &amp; Door<\/a> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.countrylife.co.uk\/articles\/replacing-windows-on-period-properties-21849\">Fitting new windows<\/a> is always a contentious issue that should be raised with your Conservation Officer. According to Historic England, new windows \u2018need to comply with minimum energy efficiency requirements as part of the Building Regulations (Part L).\u00a0This can be achieved either with double glazing or secondary glazing. For listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas a case can be made for exemption where complying with required standards would unacceptably alter the\u00a0character and appearance of the window.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Repair or Replacement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The official view is that windows of historical interest must be retained wherever possible using careful matching repair, with a complete replacement only recommended as an absolute last resort. Actually, it\u2019s usually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sashwindowsguildford.co.uk\/our-services\/restoration-vs-replacement\/\">cheaper to repair traditional timber windows than to replace them<\/a> while keeping the original glass.<\/p>\n<p>Specialist sash window restoration companies will have the skills to repair, renovate and preserve virtually any original window. Expert craftsmen can piece in new <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"section\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/section-united-states-land-surveying\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/section_united_states_land_surveying;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Section_(United_States_land_surveying);http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03j8pj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Section_(United_States_land_surveying)\" >sections<\/a> to match the original timber profile, replace window sills, install new pulleys and outer linings, renew cords and beads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Draught proofing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Draught proofing can be an issue. Whether the wind is whistling through your windows, they\u2019re rattling or a problematic source of heat loss, it may be because the old building has distorted over time as a result of thermal movement and settlement. Often, sash windows hold their shapes better than the window frames, leading to gaps or sticky sashes inside the frame, which will need to be addressed. Specialist sash window repair companies can carry out complete sash window renovations, including draught proofing, to give your windows a new <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"leasing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/lease\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/lease;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03x_d3f;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Lease\" >lease<\/a> of life.<\/p>\n<p>Internal draught proofing may be another way to deal with the problem. If double glazing is deemed unsuitable because it results in the loss of the historic fabric of the property, internal secondary glazing may be an option. Finally, there\u2019s nothing wrong with resorting to <a href=\"https:\/\/historicengland.org.uk\/advice\/your-home\/making-changes-your-property\/types-of-work\/alter-my-windows\/\">traditional tried and tested techniques such as heavy curtains, insulated blinds and window shutters<\/a> to reduce noise, prevent draughts and keep the warmth in the house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in a listed building is both a privilege and a responsibility. While the period property may be your home \u2013 and no doubt a very special one at that \u2013 it is also your job to protect its architectural<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-deal-with-sash-windows-in-a-listed-building\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":13546,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Smart_Peebles_4.jpg","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/how_to_deal_with_sash_windows_in_a_listed_building","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13545"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13545"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22416,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13545\/revisions\/22416"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13545"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=13545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}