Replacement windows fit in the mount of the existing window and are made without a structural frame. They are therefore the ideal material when it comes to restoring a property, because they can easily be integrated into the property’s existing structure. Using replacement windows to restore an old property will make the house more energy efficient and add resale value to it, as about 80% of the people on the UK property rental market are looking for a house that has energy efficient windows.

Nowadays, replacement windows are generally made out of an energy efficient polymere material called uPVC that is used to make energy saving windows and doors. This means replacement windows have similar insulation properties to double glazing windows and uPVC windows. They can therefore contribute to saving considerable amounts of energy, with some types of double glazed replacement windows cutting down heat loss by up to 90%.

The two glass panes of a uPVC double glazing window create what is known as a solar effect. The heat from the sun is trapped between both panes, which keeps the heat inside the building, and therefore generate considerable savings on the property’s energy bill, as there is a lesser need to use central heating.

However, like uPVC windows, replacement windows also have a considerable aesthetic value as manufacturers strive to replicate various styles. Some types of replacement even replicate old style timber framed windows. uPVC replacement windows can in that case be the ideal material to restore your windows, particularly if the homeowner is restoring a listed property.

What’s more, like double glazing or uPVC windows, replacement windows will ad considerable value to a property when it is put for sale. This is because they will make the property more energy efficient and enhance its looks.

Replacement windows are a worthwhile investement when restoring an old property because they will have the same energy efficiency properties as double glazing and the same durability as uPVC windows. They are thus set to become an essential feature to add when restoring an old property.