Selling Sash Window Frames

Bes · 26 Apr 2016 at 09:49

Hi

I am getting my single glazed sash window frames & glass replaced with double glazed units in the next few weeks. The actual surround/ bit of the window attached to the building is not being replaced, but just the frames and glass.

Will anyone buy the old frames and glass off me? Has anyone had any experience of doing this/ who did you sell to/ how much did you raise? They are in decent condition - no rot etc.

Cheers

SeatIbiza · 26 Apr 2016 at 10:49

I've no experience in this, but I doubt people would pay for that sort of thing? I have some in my places in Portsmouth, half decent nick but I'd never think of selling them if I got rid!

Presume they're old so the glass is old/fragile, the wood maybe decent but I imagine the labour of installing them into another property would be tiresome and expensive if you pay someone to do it...

If you have a wood burner, they'll burn well in that!

P.S. it's a shame to get rid of sash windows...have you looked at a company that would refurb them, new lines, weights and they can add better glass...

Kimi · 26 Apr 2016 at 11:14

I was looking for a sash window that i could put a mirror in and hang in the garden.

Adam · 26 Apr 2016 at 11:53

With anything like this just throw it on gumtree with the dimensions and pictures. If they sell then it's a bonus if not just dispose of them.

I've sold my old fireplace, doors etc. While you might not get much it may save you a trip to the dump as someone will take them away.

Bes · 26 Apr 2016 at 11:54

@SeatIbiza - this is basically what they are doing. The only thing they are removing is the glass/ frame (because the frame is too thin to fit new double glazed glass into) and they are replacing it with a double glazed sash unit. I'd never dream of getting rid of the sash altogether and just putting a pane of glass in or something!

Kimi - if you can collect from London - you can probably have it

a1ex2001 · 26 Apr 2016 at 13:41

Bes said:
@SeatIbiza - this is basically what they are doing. The only thing they are removing is the glass/ frame (because the frame is too thin to fit new double glazed glass into) and they are replacing it with a double glazed sash unit. I'd never dream of getting rid of the sash altogether and just putting a pane of glass in or something!

Kimi - if you can collect from London - you can probably have it

We are slowly doing the exact same thing with ours they are lovely when done!

The old sashes sadly don't hold much value, you get the odd person wanting them for mirrors, accompany local to us strips them waxes them and puts mirrored glass in and plenty of people wanting them for cold frames on allotments but either way don't expect much if any money for them I have a pair slowly rotting in my front garden!

Bes · 5 May 2016 at 11:50

I've had my windows done now. If anyone can get to South London (Brixton) and wants up to 6 very good condition sash window frames for mirrors etc. send me a Trust message or reply here... Saves me a trip to the tip!

Reginald · 6 May 2016 at 17:34

Before you chuck them, you can sell your stuff to reclamation yards. Not sure what they'd give you for it but worth a shot! Lots around London but you could give these guys a try http://www.wellsreclamation.com/information/31/sell-us-your-stuff

Bes · 8 May 2016 at 22:43

Thanks Reginald! Have contacted a couple

Tom55 · 28 Sep 2017 at 18:34

I took apart my old windows and managed save and sell pattern glazing on ebay (original lead style) , guys who installed new sash windows dispose the old ones free of charge

a1ex2001 · 28 Sep 2017 at 21:48

You won't get money for them but put them on Facebook/gumtree free tona good home and save them from land fill. Then blag a discount for the new Windows as you saved disposal costs.