Searching for sash windows Winchester conservation area, slimline double glazing Winchester, listed window repair?
In St Giles Hill, Hyde, St Cross and Cathedral Close, windows are central to street character. Here’s how to enhance comfort and energy performance without harming heritage value.
Your three main options
- Repair & draught-proof
- Retain historic fabric; add brush seals, rebalance sashes.
- Pros: Least invasive, cost-effective, planning-friendly.
- Cons: Energy gains modest without secondary glazing.
- Slimline double-glazed sashes (within existing boxes)
- Use narrow sightlines and putty-line profiles.
- Pros: Better thermal/ acoustic performance; preserves boxes/architraves.
- Cons: Requires careful detailing; consent often needed in conservation/listed homes.
- Like-for-like replacement
- New timber sashes/boxes to match original section sizes.
- Pros: Best structural/longevity outcome where existing is beyond repair.
- Cons: Highest cost; Listed Building Consent typically required.
Planning pointers for Winchester
- Provide scale joinery sections and glazing specs with applications.
- Match meeting rail depth, horns, glazing bars and putty lines.
- Consider secondary glazing internally where change to externals is sensitive.
Window Strategy Review:
Based in Hyde, St Cross or Cathedral Close? Request a quick window audit. We’ll advise repair vs. slimline vs. replace, prepare comparison drawings and outline consent requirements.