{"id":13171,"date":"2023-01-10T13:16:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T13:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=13171"},"modified":"2023-01-10T13:16:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T13:16:49","slug":"the-many-reasons-why-its-better-to-restore-steel-windows-than-replace-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/the-many-reasons-why-its-better-to-restore-steel-windows-than-replace-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Reasons Why It\u2019s Better to Restore Steel Windows Than Replace Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
In many places in the United Kingdom, we can see many historic and period properties that were in ruins before \u2013 but have now regained their former splendour and magnificence \u2013 all because of commitment, hard work, dedication, and patience. Don’t get me wrong \u2013 restoring an older property is hardly work for the uninitiated \u2013 but if you have the time to focus on a restoration project and do it, it’s definitely worth it. And you don’t have to do everything \u2013 you can begin by restoring your old steel windows first! Restoration is much better than replacement in many ways, but even more so with windows made of steel. So why is it better to restore instead of replace? Here are the many reasons why it’s better to restore steel windows than replace them.<\/p>\n
Are they worth restoring?<\/strong><\/p>\n First \u2013 let’s answer the question on most people’s minds \u2013 are they worth restoring in the first place? The best answer to this is yes. Steel windows are not as common (and popular) as wood, but they still make up most period properties. For instance, many industrial buildings and properties from the 19th<\/sup> to the 20th<\/sup> century had them, and they became very popular in residential properties during the early to the middle of the 20th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n Many designs and styles adopted steel windows, from Tudors to contemporary mid-century houses, and they will always remain a classic \u2013 a staple in our history. In addition, steel windows will always lend an elegant appeal to any building.<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s worth restoring steel window <\/strong><\/p>\n Whilst restoring steel windows may be difficult, and it’s sometimes possible for them to appear out of place, there are still many reasons to save them instead. Following are a few reasons why:<\/p>\n