Replacing windows in Georgian property

[Nemesis]

Actually though - how about a deck and a water feature?

 

[Gareth Hughes]

Actually though - how about a deck and a water feature?

Ooh, one of these, one of these (or is just one enough?):

http://www.haddonstone.co.uk/shop/P...tains&PI=HC3500&PN=Triple Lotus Bowl Fountain

 

[MdB]

 

[Nemesis]

Stunning.

:shock:

 

[Gareth Hughes]

Oh, and a carriage lamp by the door please, and a poker-work nameplate, and hanging baskets and, and, and

 

[Nemesis]

I did think of those, but then you know - LESS IS MORE.

 

[Nemesis]

However - there does seem to be a brick plinth at the left of the door way crying out for some sort of sculptural element to be placed on it...

 

[Nemesis]

Just the thing!

It's even called David...




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[JanieB]

A local 15th century inn has had one of those fountains concreted onto the original cobbles. Their website used to say "original fountain". I've just had a look and they have removed that comment recently. It's hideous and doesn't belong. :evil:

 

[Moo]

Ooh, one of these, one of these (or is just one enough?):

http://www.haddonstone.co.uk/shop/P...tains&PI=HC3500&PN=Triple Lotus Bowl Fountain

I found myself thinking that that fountain looked familiar. Then I remembered: Brodsworth Hall*.


* I don't remember it being there when Mrs Grant-Dalton was alive - will check with the children, who notice things.

 

[biffvernon]

This is my first post although I've been viewing the forum since buying our 1780s property about a year ago, and have really found it helpful - thanks everyone for sharing all your experience!

The windows at the front of our property (it's a 3 storey, detached house in the suburbs of London) are classic Georgian 6 over 6 sashes (3 over 3 on the top floor). At the back however, most of the window openings are much wider than they are tall (and this appears to be the original shape) and have been replaced by 20th century metal casements which are buckled, rusted and extremely draughty. We want to replace with wooden frames which are in keeping, and it's been suggested to us that the window shape isn't really compatible with sashes and the property would probably originally have had wooden casements. Others have suggested that a "Venetian sash" (essentially three box sashes in a single frame) would be the way to go.

Does anyone have any experience of windows other than sashes in properties of this age - the property is listed and in a conservation area, so we'll need to get CO approval to change the windows and want to be as well-informed as possible before we make an application.

Thank you!

Just thought I'd bump a reminder regarding the start of this thread

 

[chichester]

Actually, I was quite enjoying the way the debate had developed...! Thanks for your replies - I have had a look at the Georgian Group website and there seems to be a book which is right on topic, although rather annoyingly out of print at the moment, so I may join and head up to browse their library at some point.

 

[Penners]

I begin to understand the significance of the old saying that "a camel is a horse designed by a committee".

The red-suited chap appears to have hanged himself from my garage roof. I may join him.

 

[Moo]

The germ of a good idea for your Christmas decorations, though, Penners. Think how jolly it would look with a generous helping of twinkling lights.

 

[Nemesis]

Something along these lines:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PthNHQbxyWg&feature=related


Although I think this is tasteful:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6XygO4SKj0c

Just the thing Penners for the grinds! Get the starff to work immediately.

This is still my fav though...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jgrQdxzFAtM

 

[Penners]

The germ of a good idea for your Christmas decorations, though, Penners. Think how jolly it would look with a generous helping of twinkling lights.

All Part P certified of course.

I wonder what the 'P' stands for.

I think I may regret that musing...

 

[MdB]

I wonder what the 'P' stands for.

I think I may regret that musing...

It comes from Approved Document Part P. There are Approved Docs Parts A to P (not including I or O).
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html

Not very exciting I am afraid.

You could always make something up though.

Now I am going to regret that statement...

 

[Penners]

I wonder what the 'P' stands for.

It comes from Approved Document Part P.

Yes, I know. But that's so boring. I was hoping for some creative answers. :wink:

 

[Nemesis]

Now, let me think.

Which words begin with P...

 

[Nemesis]

Oh dear. A google search brings up so much.

Well, here's a bit of English heritage - connected with P -the saucy seaside postcard.


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(HM gov has announced it is to give a whole heap of dosh to seaside regeneration...)

http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART52278.html

http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART51836.html