When homeowner, Pak Carr, faced an estimate of £5,000 to repair signs of rot in his home’s wooden sash windows, he knew he had a decision to make.

His four-bedroom house was built less than 10 years ago in a conservation area in Bolsover, and Pak had already had the wooden frames treated and painted once before in 2021. Three years later, with signs of deterioration returning and more costly work on the horizon, it was time to seek out a modern, affordable alternative that would improve his home’s thermal efficiency and require far less maintenance – while still meeting the council’s stringent conservation planning rules.

“We live in the conservation area of Bolsover Model Village,” says Pak, “and when these houses were built in 2016, Bolsover District Council approved the windows to blend in. But the ongoing upkeep of the wooden frames, combined with their lack of thermal efficiency, led us to research fitting PVC-U replacements for a complete refit of the house.”

After looking at various suppliers and products, Pak says he discovered Quickslide’s Legacy VS collection through local installer Urban WDC, based in Clay Cross: “We were able to view the Legacy VS in Urban WDC’s showroom, and we obtained a quote,” he said.

Legacy VS has been specifically developed to meet heritage and conservation requirements, combining modern performance with a traditional sash window aesthetic. It’s a design that can significantly streamline what’s often a complex planning process.

Pak says: “We set about the onerous task of getting conservation area planning consent, which can be convoluted and protracted as everyone knows. By using images from Quickslide’s online brochure, the council’s heritage manager was able to grant approval for the project.”

A total of 16 sash windows from the Legacy collection were supplied and installed, complete with cream exteriors, astragal bars, mechanical joints and run-through sash horns to match heritage guidelines. “Our windows are also PAS24 security compliant, as required for our insurance,” says Pak.

“The Legacy VS really is superb in every aspect. Not only did it tick every conservation box, but the slide-and-tilt function is great for cleaning and ventilation. The laminated glass in our living room has also eliminated traffic noise. And they cost less than another window range we’d seen but were advised against, as it was 35% more expensive and offered fewer options.

“The windows have been a real talking point, and I’ve already recommended them to passers-by. Without hesitation I’d advise any homeowner in a similar situation to visit a showroom, get advice and buy Quickslide Legacy with confidence. It’s a superb quality product.”