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Restoring old windows?
I’m considering purchasing a house from 1906. The sash windows are pretty drafty and need some work. How much might it cost to restore or (if necessary) replace them? There is something like 30 windows in the house. We had a quote from https://surreysashwindowspecialist.co.uk/ to restore them and it was eye watering. I think doing it myself is beyond my skill level…
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Just spray a load of builder's sealant around the windows to eliminate drafts
Why leave yourself open to the problem in the first place? No windows, no draughty windows.
Argh! Now there's some kind of rat problem there too! Definitely no windows!
This should do it...
If the sashes are original (single glazed?) then it's likely any company quoting will be quoting for new, sympathetic, double-glazed sashes. It's not cheap. And unless you're in some sort of similar industry, it's not something I would DIY.