Accidents happen, and sometimes windows get broken. And that will lead to you wanting to replace just the glass in your window, rather than the whole frame. Also, as windows get older they can mist up on the inside, which means that the unit has ‘blown’ - so you’ll also need to replace the glass. But how much is it to replace the glass in a window? Luckily, if the frame of your window is in good condition, there’s no need to replace it, and this will reduce the cost. For an installer to fit a new pane of glass in a single glazed window, the average cost is £100, while a replacement double glazed sealed unit will cost an average of £110. Of course, as this is an average, if your window is very large you may spend more, and if your window is very small the price may be less. That's why it’s important to get a range of quotes so you can compare costs and get the best price. If you’re good at DIY, you may feel confident enough to have a go at replacing the glass in your window yourself. In that case, the cost of sealed unit and any other materials you need will cost an average of £57. It’s a significant saving, and if you think you can do it, then give it a try. However, if you’re in any way unsure, it’s best to leave it to the professionals. A window installer will be able to replace the glass in your window in less than an hour. Even though it costs more for a professional to do it, if you get it wrong and have to start over it will cost you more in the long run.
Penicuik
On the A701 lies Penicuik (pronounced 'Pennycook in spite of its spelling), a town in Midlothian, Scotland with a population of around 15,700. Set between Edinburgh and Peebles, the settlement was developed as a planned village in 1770 by Sir James Clerk of Penicuik, becoming a burgh in 1867. Its original local industry were its well-known paper mills, with the last of these shutting down in 2004. The town name, Penicuik, is derived from 'Pen Y Cog', meaning specifically, 'Hill of the Cuckoo' in Ancient British. The town does have its worldwide links, and is twinned with the town of L'îsle-sur-la-Sourge in France. The first instance of the mention of the town was in 1296. Thomas Rymer's text Foedera details a 'Walter Edgar a person Penicok south of Edenburgh', and is what the town's name developed from and into today's spelling. Pennycook, another step on the ladder of Penicuik's spelling evolution, appears on John Adair's map from 1862. However, in the background of the town itself, full expansion commenced when the Cowan family arrived around 1770, and brought the business of their paper mill. This brought the requirement for houses for workers, triggering general population increasing to 1,700 by 1800. Penicuik was also used as the site of a prison camp for soldiers from the French Napoleonic wars, but in our present day, it is presently the site of a housing development. However, a monolith dated back to 1830 commemorates the 309 prisoners who died there during the years 1811-1814. For all of your home upgrades, make certain to make use of respected contractors in Penicuik to make certain of quality.
