Upgrading the Windows on Your Heritage Home
Upgrading the Windows on Your Heritage Home
When you live in a heritage home, any home improvement decisions have to be carefully considered to make sure they suit the home. With our stunning range of customisable uPVC double glazed windows, we may have the perfect fit for your property.
What is a Heritage Home and Neighbourhood?
Heritage properties and neighbourhoods can be found all around Australia. This classification covers any property or area that has a historic charm that deserves to be retained and preserved. You will find heritage areas and conservation areas all over the world, aiming to maintain traditional charm that could otherwise be lost to modernisation.
These heritage areas, such as the Abergeldie Estate in Dulwich Hill, have restrictions on demolition, renovations, and extensions. If your home falls under conservation protections, you will need prior approval before starting any home improvement projects. This can limit your options for upgrades and leave you with underperforming windows and doors if you don’t know where to look for a replacement. Thankfully, companies like us at Ecostar offer uPVC window profiles designed to mirror traditional timber to maintain the classic charm of Australian homes.
Choosing the Right Fit for Heritage Homes
When you are looking for the right fit for your heritage home, you need a high performance window that mimics original timber profiles. While timber has been a popular material choice for door and window frames for a long time, it isn’t a favoured choice nowadays. Although it is strong and appealing, timber requires a lot of maintenance to keep it looking great and performing well. Wood is vulnerable to weather damage and can warp, rot, crack, fade, and peel when exposed to water or UV light. As a result, uPVC and aluminium are far more common in modern windows because they will remain factory-fresh for decades after installation with no maintenance needed.
Our uPVC frames are available in a range of customisation options to make them complement your existing structure. An important option we offer in the case of heritage homes is a woodgrain foil finish. This foil effect creates a realistic woodgrain pattern, mimicking classic timber frames and blending with traditional properties. This lets you enjoy all of the modern benefits of uPVC double glazed windows without compromising the aesthetics of your home.
The Benefits of Double Glazing
If you want superior thermal comfort and energy efficiency for your home, double glazing is the best solution. Double glazed panes are specially manufactured to better regulate the temperature inside your home, keeping you comfortable no matter the weather. Double glazing more effectively traps warm air inside the home during the winter to keep you warm and cosy while relying less on central heating. In the summer, heat will be reflected away from your home to keep you cooler. This not only increases comfort but also cuts down on your energy bills, lowering costs and your carbon footprint.
Strong and Durable uPVC Frames
uPVC is an incredibly durable material that is perfect for upgrading and securing your home, improving the performance and aesthetics of your windows. With almost no maintenance needed, uPVC frames only need a wipe with a cloth periodically to keep them looking excellent for decades. This is perfect for busy homes, creating ultimate convenience for your household. uPVC is also a very sturdy material that will increase the security of your property. Our frames are manufactured to the highest quality standards to make sure that they aren’t vulnerable to potential intruders or extreme weather conditions.
You don’t just get functional benefits from uPVC either. Our premium window frames are beautifully crafted to create a stunning home improvement that will increase your kerb appeal and market value. With many customisation options, your windows will be attractive and effective while perfectly suited to your heritage property. uPVC is also a brilliant sustainable option. It can be recycled as many as 350 times without losing performance, meaning that you will be making the best choice for your home and the planet.
Choosing Replacement Windows from Ecostar
If you are looking for replacement uPVC windows for your heritage home, you’ve come to the right team. We offer a wide range of window profiles, including traditional profiles such as flush sash to elevate the classic charm of your home. We understand how beneficial it is to upgrade your windows so that they perform better and enhance your home. That’s why we work with our customers to provide the perfect home improvement solution.
If you’re interested in a new uPVC double glazed window, reach out to our team today. Use our quick and easy contact form to request a callback, or give us a call directly on 1300 963 231. You can also jump straight into the design process with our handy online quoting engine. Simply enter your specifications and generate a free, bespoke price in minutes!
