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This article was published on April 22, 2024
While historic buildings are beautiful, a frequent issue that homeowners experience is that these properties are often energy inefficient, and are not very draft-resistant, due to the dated technology installed in the home.
A large concern that homeowners of listed properties have is that you cannot elevate or improve your property in fear it will take away from its original aesthetics. However, despite these concerns, there are plenty of options available to you to increase the thermal efficiency of your home, without sacrificing its kerb appeal!
This article explores the different avenues you can explore to ensure your period property has the up-to-date energy efficiency measures.
Similar to double glazing, secondary glazing is the process of installing another glass layer behind an existing glazed window, which helps to keep the heat in, and the cold out. This is a popular method of increasing thermal efficiency in listed buildings, as you do not need planning permission for secondary glazing.
Improve the performance of your existing sash windows with our bespoke secondary glazing services. In Grade I and Grade II buildings, including buildings where changes to windows are not possible, our secondary glazing can reduce heat loss by up to 65%, significantly reducing heating bills, whilst retaining the beauty of the building.
Available in 6 different styles, our secondary glazing units are custom manufactured to your requirements, designed for easy cleaning in over 200 RAL colours. Secondary glazing can be installed discreetly on the inside of window frames, designed to keep your home thermally efficient through conserving warmth in the winter and keeping cool in the summer.
Check out our Secondary Glazing here.
Vacuum glazing, which can either be installed into new windows, or integrated into existing windows for period properties, is also very similar to secondary glazing. However, instead of containing gas in the cavity between both window panes, there is a vacuum, which is actually more effective when it comes to thermal insulation.
Using advanced technology, vacuum glazing offers improved thermal and acoustic insulation for homes, revolutionising energy-efficient living, cutting down on energy bills and contributing to a greener future. Not only can our vacuum glazing be installed into new framed timber windows, but integrated into period properties through our restoration process, resulting in the retention of their vintage charm and aesthetics whilst upgrading to modern technology.
Despite being as thin as a single pane of glass, our vacuum glazing is nearly twice as thermally efficient as triple glazing, maintaining a more comfortable temperature inside the building, with a smaller reliance on heating or cooling systems. See below the benefits of vacuum glazing:
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For heritage buildings, windows carry character that cannot be replaced, our window sash repairs are a cost-effective restoration option to retain their elegance. At ERW, our extensive experience of working on listed buildings means we can ensure your building has windows with the latest energy-efficiency and performance features, with no detriment to its appearance.
With our sash window repairs, we offer a range of services depending on the needs of the building, listed below:
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In the unfortunate case that your listed building has sustained irreparable damage to its doors or windows, our bespoke selections are bound to find the perfect replacement for you, with the option to replicate the existing door, with modern performance enhancements, such as thermal efficiency, high-performance locks, and more.
Our premium Wooden Doors are manufactured using the finest European Redwood, in over 150 colours. As thermally-efficient as they are durable, our wooden doors are highly customisable, replicating the aesthetic of your previous door.
Crafted from premium-quality timber, our Wooden Windows can be the best replacement for your historic property, with fantastic insulation, and a reduction in carbon footprint. We can ensure the vintage aesthetic of your windows are maintained, carefully crafted to your specifications.
For window and door replacement on a listed property, you will need planning permission. Do not worry, ERW has you covered, we deal with your local authority to ensure this is in place for you.
There are plenty of options to choose from when looking to improve the thermal efficiency of your historic property, without compromising the vintage appeal of the building, or changing its appearance at all!
Whether it’s improving the quality of existing windows, or searching for a replacement window (or door), we’re here to make sure that your demands are met, and that your building is equipped with thermal efficiency, built to last.
If you’d like to book an appointment with us, please call 01642 456167 or email sales@erwltd.co.uk, and a member of our team will be in touch.
We also have a digital brochure available for inspiration. You can request a copy here.
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Thank you for proving excellent service through the planning and design of the windows, from following through with the planning authority to securing an appropriate outcome and faultless installation. Your staff polite, respectful and highly skilled, thank you again, myself and my tenants are delighted.
Mrs R, Stokesley
We were very happy with the quality of the workmanship, workforce were excellent, working non stop until job was finished. All were friendly and helpful too.
Mr & Mrs B, Middlesbrough
Having just recently had wooden windows installed by your company, I would like to thank you for the professional and efficient service you provided. From my initial phone call to ERW through quotation and survey it all went very smoothly. I congratulate you on your work force who were all polite, punctual, reliable, tidy, helpful, considerate and very hard working. A CREDIT TO ERW! Needless to say I am delighted with my new windows and would not hesitate to recommend ERW to anyone who wants to deal with a professional family run firm.
Mrs B, Wolviston, Billingham
Just a quick note to say how fantastic the men were that came to install the windows, they were very polite and friendly and have done a great job. The windows look brilliant and I am very pleased with them.
Ms E, Redcar
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