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When it comes to replacing the windows in your listed building, you face an important decision: whether to opt for preservation or full restoration.
This choice impacts everything from cost to historical accuracy. Listed building window replacement requires a balance between upgrading efficiency and respecting heritage.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of preserving and replacing windows, with tips and advice from window specialists Scott James.
Listed buildings are structures recognised as having special architectural or historical significance. Listed buildings are graded based on their rarity and intactness. Grade I buildings are the most architecturally and historically important structures.
Any modifications to a listed building require approval to protect its unique heritage.
As specialists in listed building replacement windows, Scott James always recommend starting with an assessment of your property’s unique needs. There are typically two approaches: sensitive preservation or faithful restoration.
Preservation focuses on retaining and protecting as many original window components as possible through repair.
Preservation is often the most cost-effective and historically sympathetic route for listed buildings. Key benefits include:
A specialist window company can evaluate your windows to determine which components can be retained through preservation techniques like sash window restoration or draught proofing.
In some cases, the level of damage or alteration means restoration through reproduction is the better choice. Reasons full restoration may be recommended include:
The craftspeople at Scott James have the traditional woodworking expertise to create accurate, bespoke
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