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Windows

 

Talk to me of Windows
F Palmer-Cook

W H Allan, 1971

 

Guidance note: Replacement windows and doors

Publisher: Eden District Council, March 2004
Area covered: North West
Associated website:
http://www.eden.gov.uk/

A guide to the building regulations, planning and listed building consent regime for replacement windows and doors including some basic design guidance.

 

Windows History, Repair and Conservation

Editors: Michael Tutton, Elizabeth Hirst
Publisher: Donhead

 

Guide to windows

Publisher: Melton Borough Council
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.melton.gov.uk/

Conservation Advice Leaflet No. 3 - provides advice and guidance.

 

Repair and replacement of historic windows and doors

Publisher: Preston City Council, 2003
Area covered: North West
Associated website:
http://www.preston.gov.uk/

Design guidnace on the repair and replacement of traditional windows and doors.

 

Sash windows: A design guide

Publisher: Scarborough Borough Council, October 2002
Area covered: Yorkshire
Associated website:
http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/

Guidance on approaches to repair or replacement of original sash windows.

 

The conservation and renewal of timber windows

Publisher: Essex County Council, 2000
Area covered: East of England
Associated website:
http://www.essexcc.gov.uk/

A guide to the history of windows, the issues surrounding their repair and replacement, and the methods of repair and thermal improvement.

 

The conservation and renewal of timber windows

Publisher: Redditch Borough Council, 2000
Area covered: West Midlands
Associated website:
http://redditch.whub.org.uk/home/rbcindex.htm

Guidance on the repair of timber windows

 

Timber windows: Conservation and repair

Publisher: East Dorset District Council, 2004
Area covered: South West
Associated website:
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

A guide to the historical development of timber windows, the planning control, maintenance & repair and thermal improvements.

 

Traditional casement windows

Publisher: Tewkesbury Borough Council, 2004
Area covered: South West
Associated website:
http://www.tewkesburybc.gov.uk/

Web-based guide to typical vernacular examples

 

Traditional dormer windows

Publisher: Tewkesbury Borough Council, 2004
Area covered: South West
Associated website:
http://www.tewkesburybc.gov.uk/

Web-based guide to typical vernacular examples.

 

Traditional sash windows

Pubisher: Nottinghamshire County Council, 1990s
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

A comprehensive guide to traditional sash windows including the history, maintenance and repair.

 

Windows

Publisher: Durham County Council
Area covered: North East
Associated website:
http://www.durham.gov.uk/

A comprehensive guide to windows including a history, glossary of terms, window types and advice on the repair, maintenance, draughtproofing and replacement of windows.

 

Windows and doors guidance notes for traditional properties

Publisher: South Lakeland District Council
Area covered: North West
Associated website:
http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/

Brief guidance on repairs and alterations of windows and doors in traditional properties in South Lakeland.

 

Windows and doors in historic buildings

Publisher: Cherwell District Council, 1993
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/

A guide to the maintainence and repair of windows and doors in historic buildings

 

Windows in historic buildings

Publisher: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/

A guide to the repair and replacement of windows in historic buildings.

 

Windows in historic buildings

Publisher: Surrey County Council
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/

Advisory Leaflet 4: An introduction to repairing and replacing windows in historic buildings

 

Windows in historic buildings

Publisher: Portsmouth City Council, July 2000
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/

Introduction to the maintenance, repair or replacement of windows in historic buildings

 

The Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows

ISBN 1 900 168 87 1
Publisher: Historic Scotland

Provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques.

 

Conservation and renewal of timber windows

by David Wrightson
Publisher: Cathedral Conservation
Associated website:
http://www.buildingconservation.com/

12 pages, 15 illustrations.

 

The Historical and Technical Development of Sash and Case Windows in Scotland

ISBN 1 900168 86 3
Publisher: Historic Scotland

An account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing the gradual technical and aesthetic refinements.

 

Building and maintenance guide 4: sash windows

Publisher: London Borough of Islington
Area covered: London
Associated website:
http://www.islington.gov.uk/

A guide to the repair of sash windows.

 

Building Regulations and windows

Publisher: Peak District National Park Authority, 2002
Area covered: Yorkshire
Associated website:
http://www.peakdistrict.org/

How Part L affects historic buildings. Considers how to improve the thermal efficiency of traditional windows without compromising their appearance.

 

Conservation and renewal of timber windows

Publisher: Wyre Forest District Council, 1998
Area covered: West Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/

Information on timber windows.

 

Conserving your historic building: Building Regulations and windows

Publisher: Gateshead Council, 2003
Area covered: North East
Associated website:
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/

Provides basic advice encouraging the repair of historic windows.Also looks at the relationship between Part L of the Buildings Regulations and historic buildings.

 

Inform Guide - Timber Window Shutters

Conservation, repair and maintenance

Author: Historic Scotland, 2010

Associated website: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/learning/publications/publicationsresultsdetail.htm?id=4c1eb9 d27

Traditional wooden window shutters have formed part of the fabric of many Scottish houses since the late 17th Century. This Inform Guide will highlight the benefits they bring.