pvc window changing

Can a bay window be changed back to a flat window as my bay window is draughty but i cant pinpoint where the cold is coming from.
Thank you.

Asked by Lynn on 13th Mar 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Its a lot of work to do that but the easy and cheapest way is to replace the current bay window with new windows and make sure the fitter does a proper job"
Answered on 13th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"It all depends if it’s a load bearing bay window, what seems to be the problem with the window it might be an easy fix, because what your taking about is quite drastic. Hope this helps if you need more advice please feel free to message me or call.

Kind regards"
Answered on 14th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Hi
Have you got any pictures you can send me so i can have a look for you

Thanks

Tony

ERWS"
Answered on 13th Mar 2023 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"If your going back to flat window YES if not check for weight bearing"
Answered on 12th Oct 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"Yes it can … but depends on wether it was a flat window before! As some bays are load bearing and obviously a lintel would need to be in place"
Answered on 13th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Yes you can, but quite a lot of building work also involved"
Answered on 15th Mar 2023 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"is this a Bay window or a Bow window
i.e Bay window is usually supported by brickwork"
Answered on 13th Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Yes it can BUT if bay is load bearing
Part of bay stack one above the other
Bay with roof above what’s it covering
There are a lot of variables"
Answered on 23rd Oct 2023 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"That all depends whether its a supporting bay window or not. However contact us and we will sort your draught issue l."
Answered on 13th Mar 2023 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"If it is a hanging bay you can but if it is sat on a bay wall that would be costly .the draft will possibly coming from your ceiling in the bay or the window cill"
Answered on 28th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
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