1. Should You Install Double Glazing in a
Listed Building?
We all know that double glazing is an effective and fail proof
way to cut domestic heating bills as well as having many other
advantages which make your home more comfortable. These
days, most new houses, flats and commercial buildings are
automatically fitted with double glazing as builders and
developers are aware that we, as a nation, are a lot 'greener'
in our thinking and that we all recognise the need to reduce
our carbon emissions and to combat the threat this poses to
our environment.
Double Glazing Local
The system and installation are simple and the results are
immediate but if you happen to live in a listed buildings or
conservation area then the procedures are likely to be
different for double glazing in listed buildings and from the
outset and you can expect to spend more time in obtaining
any relevant approvals before the project has actually begun.
Quite rightly so, Period properties must be maintained to the
best of our ability as they form part of our heritage and are
testaments to the architecture in our country therefore it is
imperative that we do all we can to protect any major changes
to their structure or appearance.
It seems contradictory in some ways as these are the very
buildings which suffer most from the effects of old windows
and doors and this just adds to the owners 'running expenses'

2. as well as having to tolerate draughty and sometimes damp
conditions which is of course not good for the property itself or
the general living conditions.
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Sometimes it is possible, and in a few cases more feasible, to
install secondary glazing which is more 'sympathetic' to
maintaining the character of the property but there are also
highly specialised companies which will take on the task, all
things considered, to use double glazing if this is what the
customer feels is best for them. The first thing that needs to be
done is to consult in depth with your nearest Conservation
department where you will receive all the advice you need
thereafter making enquiries with your local Building Control
officer before embarking on any expensive drawing of plans
etc. Double Glazing
Each and every property will be treated on its own merit and
you may be surprised to learn that in your individual house,
the restrictions may be fairly minimal; the golden rule is never
begin any of the work without receiving the necessary
approval as not only will you be forced to restore the property
back to its original condition, you may also be charged a
penalty for contravention of local rules. Listed properties are
things of beauty and the conditions are in place to preserve
their original features but this should not prevent highly skilled
craftsmen using the very best products and materials to make
the subtle but highly effective changes which will help to preserve
the building in the long run.