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Windows. Anything to know? Half of ours are pretty old double glazed, several don't shut properly. Others are missing bits (broken handles etc). Was one of the jobs to sort when we moved and getting round to it now.
Is all glass the same? Presumably not. Is there a way to check quality of glass being installed? Triple glazing worth it? I note that in the bay windows at the front of the house the wall under and above the bays seems thin/hollow which I presume is a source for heat loss. Would this be filled at the same time? Heat retention would be important but the main reason we'd look to get new windows done is noise. We want the front rooms soundproofed as best as possible from the street (loud motorbikes live opposite and mrs cyoa is a very light sleeper). Currently the front window handle is broken and doesn't shut. Even with a handle the frame is warped so won't close fully.
Any reason to go for wood/upvc/alu etc?
Flush? Casement? Tilt & Turn etc? We have a toddler who likes to open windows and a house cat who likes the toddler that opens the windows.