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Replacing windows in a conservation area can limit your options in terms of window style and materials, but it doesn’t have to be stressful.
If you live in a conservation area in or around Norfolk and Suffolk with windows that need replacing, Habify can help.
We have lots of experience working within conservation areas, helping our clients upgrade their windows without compromising on character, and most importantly keeping the planning authorities happy!
Conservation areas are locations protected by local planning authorities because they are of special architectural and historical interest. Norfolk and Suffolk, with its quaint coastal villages and historical market towns, is packed full of them, with 84 conservation areas in North Norfolk alone!
Historically, living in a conservation area could be very restrictive for home upgrades, but in recent years the drive for energy efficiency coupled with the advancements in uPVC engineering means there is now (happily) more of a middle ground.
From timber-look finishes to traditional designs such as vertical sliding sash, our range of hand-finished heritage style uPVC flush-fit windows have the appearance of traditional timber window frames but are double-glazed, ultra-secure and achieve an A+ energy rating.
In addition, we can colour match to any RAL colour, with dual colour options available. Our heritage-style uPVC windows are built to last and all work is covered by our 10 year no quibble guarantee.
If you require solid timber windows, our Rationel Forma windows may be the perfect fit. Suitable for renovations as well as new builds and extensions and available in both double and triple glazed options.
If you are in a coastal area and require more protection from the elements, the Rationel Forma Plus option has an aluminium cladding on the exterior, giving you up to 80 years!
If you have traditional steel windows needing replacement, talk to us about our Aluminium Heritage range. Aluminium is lighter than steel but strong and durable.
In terms of kerb appeal, Aluminium has plenty of it, with elegant, slim slight lines and a range of configurations to replicate the appropriate period styling of your home.
With an almost unlimited choice of colours and a weatherproof powder coating for improved longevity and performance, these windows are a sound investment for any period home.
If you live in a conservation area and wish to upgrade your windows to an energy-efficient alternative that is conservation area friendly and in keeping with your home, simply fill out the contact form below to arrange a free, no-obligation survey. We will talk you through the whole process and explain the options available to you.
Some useful links for conservation area guidance in Norfolk and Suffolk can be found below:
North Norfolk: https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tasks/conservation/
West Norfolk: https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/info/20081/conservation_and_listed_buildings
Broadland and South Norfolk: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/homepage/108/conservation-areas
East Suffolk: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/design-heritage-ecology-trees-landscape-and-rights-of-way/heritage/conservation-areas/
West Suffolk: https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/Conservation/conservationareasandappraisals.cfm
