County Fermanagh · Northern Ireland

Sash Windows in County Fermanagh

Rattling, rotten or stuck sashes in County Fermanagh can often be replaced while keeping your original box frames, linings and architraves where the timber is sound.

Guide from £1,495
3 towns covered
Postcode areas BT

Replacement sash windows in County Fermanagh

A traditional box sash hides cast-iron or lead weights inside the side boxes of the frame, connected to each sash by cords running over pulleys. Modern sash windows often use spiral or spring balances instead, which take up less depth and suit uPVC and some new timber designs without weight pockets.

Heavy double glazed sashes need matching weights. When single glazed sashes are swapped for double glazed ones in an existing box, the old weights are usually too light, so the glazier re-weighs each sash to stop it dropping or creeping up, and checks the pulleys can carry the load.

Sash windows that run smoothly need routine care: keep the pulley wheels free of paint, wax or lightly lubricate the running channels, check the cords for fraying, and repaint timber before bare wood shows. Draught brush seals in the beads and meeting rails reduce rattles and heat loss.

Sash windows can be supplied as complete new frames, or as new double glazed sashes fitted into an existing sound box frame. Keeping the box retains original linings and architraves and reduces disturbance to plaster, but only works when the frame is free of rot and still square.

Georgian terrace with white sliding sash windows

Towns we cover for sash windows in County Fermanagh

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What applies in County Fermanagh

Technical Booklet V covers safety glazing in Northern Ireland, including glass in and around doors and low-level glazing where people could walk into it.

Replacement windows on houses in Northern Ireland are often permitted development, but conservation areas and listed buildings can need consent. Check with the council's planning office.

County Fermanagh is inland, around 37 km from the nearest coast at its closest point, so salt exposure is rarely a factor.

Older rural houses often have sash openings that are out of square, with soft stone or lime plaster around them, so each window is measured individually and fitted gently. Exposed sites benefit from draught seals and robust weatherboards on the bottom sash.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
Typical job	Guide price inc VAT
uPVC sliding sash, 900 × 1500 mm	£1,495 – £1,995
Timber-effect uPVC sash, 900 × 1500 mm	£1,795 – £2,295
Painted timber sash, 900 × 1500 mm	£2,595 – £3,295

Choosing your sash windows

Glazing bar patterns

Two over two, six over six or other bar layouts, as true divisions or bars bonded to the glass faces.

Spring-balanced timber sash

Timber sashes running on concealed spring balances, giving a slimmer frame where weight pockets are not needed or space is tight.

Heritage glass options

Slim double glazing, low-E coatings and textured glass that looks like old cylinder glass for sensitive elevations.

uPVC sliding sash

Low-maintenance uPVC frames with sculpted profiles and optional woodgrain foils, suited to homes where planning rules allow uPVC.

Sash Windows in County Fermanagh: questions

Can I have double glazed sash windows in a listed building?

Sometimes, but listed building consent is needed for significant works, and some councils will only accept repair of the original windows or slim double glazing with matching details. Secondary glazing is often accepted where new windows are not. Speak to your council's conservation officer before ordering; we can provide drawings and specifications to support an application.

Should I repair or replace my sash windows?

Repair suits sashes where the timber is mostly sound and only cords, beads or small sections need attention, especially in listed or conservation properties. Replacement suits frames with widespread rot, distortion or repeated failures, or where you want double glazing and better security. A survey of each window shows which approach makes sense, and we can quote either.

How long does it take to replace sash windows?

Fitting a single sash window usually takes most of a day, longer where the box frame is removed or plaster disturbed. A whole house typically takes several days on site. The windows are made to order first, and timber sashes with special details take longer to manufacture; the lead time is confirmed in writing with your quote.

What maintenance do timber sash windows need?

Timber sash windows need periodic repainting, how often depends on exposure, orientation and colour, plus routine checks of cords, pulleys and seals. Keep paint off the running surfaces, clean the sills and touch up chips before water gets in. Factory-finished timber lasts longer between coats than site-painted joinery, but still benefits from yearly inspection.

Which parts of County Fermanagh do you cover for sash windows?

We cover the whole of County Fermanagh, including Enniskillen, Lisnaskea and Irvinestown, and postcode areas BT. Building rules for sash windows here follow the regulations for Northern Ireland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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