As one of the biggest sources of heat loss in my home, the original single glazed windows are something my husband and I have often tried to address. We have done everything right – added draught proofing strips and invested in thermal blinds, yet the fact remains that, when you stand near the window, the cold seeping through is more than a little noticeable.
Our cottage is semi-detached and the house next to us also has a bay window. The owners, at some point in the past, replaced the original windows with double glazed versions and, comparing the two, some of the character of our neighbours' house has definitely been lost. Needless to say, replacement windows are something I am keen to avoid.
