The front window is the only original window that remains in the granny flat. We kept this because we "assumed" that it would be cheaper to just replace the glass, rather than an entire window. The other front window is also double hung sash, to match this, while the ones at the sides are all casement windows. This window has frosted glass, while the others have clear glass, so even though only the top panel was broken, all the panels will require replacing. The springs and locks on it will also have to be replaced as they no longer work.
It just goes to show you should never assume anything. I've had 2 quotes to supply and install the 4 replacement glass panels and one quote was $490 and the other was $598. Astounding!!!
I've asked them to requote just to supply, and Graham will have a go at installing them, as I'm assuming (again) that the labour charge is the largest component.
Expensive lesson learned. It may have been cheaper for me to have just bought new windows.
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