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Do I have to replace like for like?
Not necessarily (you should of course check that there are no restrictive covenants, planning restrictions or conservation area issues). For many customers changing your windows & doors is a chance to get the designs you actually want. You should be very wary of companies that try & sell you specific styles - you should be in charge of choosing what you want - not the supplier who may only be able to make certain types of window - or may only wish to buy in certain types of window. There may also be specific requirements that need to be met under Building Regulations - any competent company should be able to advice you.
It's worth taking the time to look at the other properties in your area - some may have the original windows, many will have replacement windows - some will enhance the look of the property, capitalise on views or offer special features, others will detract from the look of the property. In many cases we find that the original designs are the best for your property - they were part of the design for your whole property and were probably chosen to best suit the house's 'look' by a designer or architect that was looking at the 'larger picture'. Many replacement windows are sold on the basis of reducing the cost (for the installer) and being easy to install.
Often customers are not made aware of product types & designs that a company is unable to offer - Sliding Sash Windows are good example of this - a quick look at many older properties will reveal examples of poorly chosen replacement windows.
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Not necessarily (you should of course check that there are no restrictive covenants, planning restrictions or conservation area issues). For many customers changing your windows & doors is a chance to get the designs you actually want. You should be very wary of companies that try & sell you specific styles - you should be in charge of choosing what you want - not the supplier who may only be able to make certain types of window - or may only wish to buy in certain types of window. There may also be specific requirements that need to be met under Building Regulations - any competent company should be able to advice you.
It's worth taking the time to look at the other properties in your area - some may have the original windows, many will have replacement windows - some will enhance the look of the property, capitalise on views or offer special features, others will detract from the look of the property. In many cases we find that the original designs are the best for your property - they were part of the design for your whole property and were probably chosen to best suit the house's 'look' by a designer or architect that was looking at the 'larger picture'. Many replacement windows are sold on the basis of reducing the cost (for the installer) and being easy to install.
Often customers are not made aware of product types & designs that a company is unable to offer - Sliding Sash Windows are good example of this - a quick look at many older properties will reveal examples of poorly chosen replacement windows.
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