Fitting New Windows in Lancaster? Read This First!

The City of Lancaster has a long and rich history from its origins as a Roman garrison, the site of which is now home to Lancaster Castle which overlooks the city from its high vantage point close to the River Lune. The city takes its name from both the Roman garrison and the river.

The city’s original name of Loncastre was recorded in the Doomsday Book in 1086. Lon = lune, the French word meaning moon and caster = from the Latin word for camp or base.  So for lovers of Space 1999, Lancaster means Moon Base. How cool is that!

Many buildings in the city centre and St. Georges Quay date from the 18^th Century when Lancaster was one of the busiest ports in the UK. The city’s maritime heyday was short lived, however its Georgian buildings still remain, most of which are listed, especially those which fall within Lancaster’s Castle Conservation Area.

Owners of listed buildings have an obligation to repair and maintain them in such a manner that is sympathetic to their architectural period. This means those wanting to install new double glazed windows in Lancaster may not have the same choice of uPVC window frames as those who reside in more modern dwellings.

This can prove problematic as some double glazing suppliers and fitters in the Lancaster area have a very limited choice of frames which may not reflect the Georgian aesthetic. However the good news is here at Planet South Lakes we have a comprehensive range of double glazed windows and frames. Many of which are perfectly suited to Lancaster’s numerous Georgian buildings.

Council planning committees, Lancaster’s included, are keen to retain the cultural look of the city’s historic buildings, so if your property still has its original windows and you want to replace them with new energy saving double glazed windows, you may have to replace them like for like.

Again this is not a problem at Planet South Lakes as we have both leaded windows, Georgian Bar windows and uPVC frames in the traditional ‘sash’ style which gives you all the benefits of modern double glazed windows, yet retains the period aesthetic of historic cities such as Lancaster.