I will be getting a couple of estimates but for now,has anyone any idea how much it would be to supply and fit a singl glazed upvc window .It will be roughly 36" wide by 90" tall,one part fixed,one part opening . I know different parts of the country will differ as to cost ....I'm in Glasgow ..I'll probably go for a smaller company .There is a glazing company near me that also does upvc . Stuart
100-150 supply only from a small firm on an industrial estate. 1000 supply and fit from a big firm with a freephone number and salesmen.
Not sure if you'll get a *single* glazed window now ...
Owain
Probably more than doubble glazed.
Rick
It might be hard to find, given that in most cases fitting them is illegal. Is there is a reason it needs to be single glazed?
Christian.
They are not strictly illegal...building regs basically means you shouldn't repair to a WORSE standard of insulation...but if you are going for something as horrid as UPVC, it seems weird to not use double glazing...aesthetics are hardly and issue are they?
What's the recommended fine and prison sentence?
Basically you can be ordered to remove them, and replace..and if they make an issue, fine you, and if you fail to pay, ....
Apart from being made to do the job properly, I believe you can get a fine of several thousand pounds. I imagine the fine is very unlikely and would only be applied in cases of sheer bloody mindedness.
Christian.
Installing a new window complete with frame doesn't count as a repair and must be done to current standard, with some exceptions.
The exceptions basically amount to sheds and listed buildings if you can convince the council.
Christian.
Re: listed buildings:
I thought you just got the BCO and the Conservation Officer in a room, have a cuppa, then see who's still standing
Then send the video to Channel Five :->>
Cheers
Tim
5000 quid and/or 6 months free B+B
My understanding is this applies if they catch you for failure to notify, within 6 months of the job. 12 months and they can make you rectify it.
After that I think action is reduced to special cases, presumably in the case of a dangerous situation remaining.
But I'm hazy of the exact details... Ask in uk.legal.moderated if you want a precise answer.
Let's put this in context thought. I've recently been round several houses trying to find something I can afford that isn't crap (hard) and I've seen various things that have been done and that should have been declared under Part L (and possibly other docs) and haven't been. Round my way, no-one really seems to care much beyond structural work.
Cheers
Tim
Not quite.
IF you markedly improve insulation in the area to which the window is fitted, and can demonstrate that the loss subsequently is less than would have been the case with a double glazed unit alone, the BCO will let if through.
However, its not worth the argument unless there is some special aesthetic reason to retain SG. With U PVC specified, aesthetics don't really feature though..
No reason at all other than I thought it might be cheaper but anyway the first guy to quote came out this morning and SG or DG wasn't even mentioned,mainly because I forgot and he probably doesn't even think of SG nowadays . A 3' x 7'6" window ,tilt and turn at top 2/3rds and a fixed bit below was quoted at £400 . Mid sized company ..
The second guy suggested a double tilt and turn as the handle on the upper part will be quite high and it also allows easier access for cleaning etc .Cost to be notified in a couple of days . Small sized local glazier
Stuart
sounds par for the course.
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