That's the first time I've ever heard anyone wax lyrical about having ice on the inside of their windows.biffvernon said:The excitement of waking to the beauty of ice flowers on the windows is, sadly, lost.
good to know. how much better is triple than double? am i right in thinking triple gives more sound proofing?biffvernon said:Since there is no issue about losing historic fabric in you case, Sal, then I would urge you to regard double or even triple glazing as an improvement.
biffvernon said:The fact that your windows are only a year old is curious. In most situations fitting single glazed windows would be a contravention of Part-P of the Buildings Regulations. Is your Conservation Area one where Planning Permission is required for change of windows and was such Permission granted? In some Conservation Areas there are strict limitations on window design, possibly limiting the choice to single glazing. Are you in such an Area?
biffvernon said:Changing a window that is only a year old might be considered rather wasteful. The embodied energy involved in the window's manufacture might be weighed against the energy wasted through a poorly insulating window, however, it could be argued that past investment in poorly performing windows should be regarded as water under the bridge and the thing to do now is to change them for better windows. Secondary glazing might be considered more worthwhile.
Nemesis said:I'd check that there isn't an Article 4 in place before doing anything.
Nemesis said:I'd still check with the local authority before you do anything.