Save our windows

[biffvernon]

New research from English Heritage renews calls for the retention of original sash windows
For the first time in England important scientific evidence is available to counteract some of the misconceptions about the energy efficiency of original timber sash windows, a unique feature of England’s built heritage which is under threat and fast disappearing.

English Heritage has released the findings of a study into the thermal performance of traditional sash windows using a 2 x 2 timber sliding sash window dating from the 1880s which had been rescued from a skip. The results showed that even the simplest repair and basic improvements will bring significant reduction of draughts and heat loss, and that using a combination of these methods will upgrade a window to meet Building Regulations targets.

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[Penners]

It would be excellent if uPVC-bloody-double-bloody-glazing companies were forced to include that information in every advertisement and quotation that they publish.

 

[jocelyn plummer]

Hear Hear! Totally agree with you Penners

 

[Moo]

What about starting one of those e-petition thingies asking the government to do just that?

(I know it wouldn't do any good at all, but it would be better than just grumbling to one another on the forum.)

 

[Penners]

Not sure I agree, Moo. The e-petition will simply be received with a deafening silence. At least here our grumbles usually get a response from a fellow grumpy.

 

[Penners]

It occurs to me that Biff has posted this thread within days of the launch of a new version of Windows.

Should we be pressing to have Windows Vista listed?*







* No, no, a thousand times no! Vista is ghastly!