Agate grey sash windows that lifted a period home in Walton
Customer- Mr Rowley
Location
- Walton, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Property- Three-storey end-of-terrace period home
Work done -Double-glazed sliding sash windows in Agate Grey, at the front, side and back
How he found us- Google, our reviews, and a no-pressure quote
The result
- A home that looks lifted, feels warmer and is easier to look after
Mr Rowley’s old brown uPVC windows were getting on, a bit draughty, and not doing his period home any favours. So he swapped them for double-glazed sliding sash windows in Agate Grey.
In his words, the new windows have “lifted the look of the property”. The house is warmer too, and easier to look after.
What were the old windows like?
The old windows were brown uPVC. They were showing their age and had become a bit draughty. Mr Rowley also wanted a look that suited the house better.
If your windows are draughty but otherwise sound, our guide to
draught-proofing uPVC windows is worth a look first. When they are past it, new windows are the proper fix.
Are your windows past their best?
That’s how we like to work. A straight price, then the space to decide in your own time.
Why did Mr Rowley choose Calder?
He started on Google, looking for a local company. Our reviews helped, and he got a few quotes. What tipped it was how we went about it.
“Had different quotes but Calder weren’t pushy like the others.” - Mr Rowley, Walton
That’s how we like to work. A straight price, then the space to decide in your own time.
The old windows were 15 to 20 years old and started life white. When Mr Wilks moved in, he had them painted black, which looked better than the original white. But paint can only do so much.
We replaced every window and door in the house, working in three stages.
What we fitted
Double-glazed sliding sash windows
We replaced the windows at the front, side and back with double-glazed sliding sash windows. They keep the traditional look a period home deserves, with modern glazing.
The details make the difference. Decorative horns on the frames, and a single vertical bar on the front top sashes, a classic look for a house like this. At the back, the sashes are plain glass.
Agate Grey outside, white inside
Mr Rowley chose
Agate Grey, a soft, light grey. It looks crisp against the render at the front and warm against the red brick at the back. Inside, the frames are white.
See the colours in person
Photos only tell you so much. Come and see our sash windows and colours at our Normanton showroom, or ask us to come to you.
What difference has it made?
Mr Rowley summed it up in one line.
“Lifted the look of the property. Easier to maintain. More warm.”
Mr Rowley, Walton
Three wins in a sentence: the house looks better, the windows are easier to look after, and it’s warmer inside.
He rated the team as well: friendly, helpful, and there when we said we would be.
“Reliable, turned up when they said. Good & friendly installers.”
Mr Rowley, Walton
And Calder in a few words?
“Friendly, professional, efficient.”
Mr Grice, Grange Moor
Thinking about sash windows for a period home?
What colour is Agate Grey?
A soft, light grey that suits render, stone and red brick, and it’s one of the heritage colours we offer on sash windows. See our window colours and finishes.
Are uPVC sash windows easy to look after?
Yes. They never need painting, and most of the sash windows we fit tilt inwards, so you can clean the outside from inside the room.
Do Calder Windows fit in Walton?
Yes. Walton is a short drive from our showroom in Normanton, and we fit across Wakefield and the villages around it.
Ready to lift the look of your home?
Tell us about your windows and we’ll give you a straight price. No pushy sales, no 8-hour pitch, just the space to decide.
Prefer to spread the cost? Take a look at our
finance options.
