Reclaimed surplus doors & windows — Reclaimed Edinburgh sash windows (×4)Reclaimed

Reclaimed Edinburgh sash windows (×4)

Edinburgh·4 sashes·Listed 14d ago
£980/lot
~240kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Old Town Windows (Demolition) · Ref L0039

Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 4 sashes.

About this lot

Four matching Georgian-style sash windows from a New Town townhouse. Original counterbalance weights and brass furniture. Glazing intact — ready for restoration and slim-profile DG upgrade. Offered by Old Town Windows (demolition) from their Edinburgh yard, listed 14 days ago.

Site over-orders, cancelled jobs and careful strip-outs are where the best material bargains in the UK come from — this lot is one of them. It is sold as reclaimed: character included, surprises excluded — read the defect notes below before bidding your time.

Measurements & specifications

Style
6-over-6 Georgian
Frame
Pine, original
Size
≈ 900 × 1800mm each
Quantity / lot size
4 sashes
Sizes verified
Each unit tape-measured; dimensions within ±1mm of stated
Squareness
Diagonals within 2mm on sampled frames
Glazing
Original glass intact
Furniture
Handles/hinges included, unfitted
Fire rating
Unrated — check before escape-route use

Condition report & known defects

7/10
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 240 kg CO₂e versus manufacturing equivalent new joinery (a new timber door ~35 kg CO₂e; a uPVC window ~60 kg CO₂e).

That's equivalent to about 1416 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 11 mature trees absorb in a year.

Reuse is the single fastest way to cut a build's embodied carbon — substitution beats offsetting every time.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Edinburgh; pallet truck on site; tail-lift vehicles recommended.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £80 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Period renovation and like-for-like replacements
  • Whole-house internal door refits (matched sets)
  • Self-build glazing packages at a discount
  • Feature stained-glass and fanlight restoration

Questions about this lot

Are the stated sizes the door leaf or the frame?+

Leaf sizes unless the listing says 'with frame'. Always measure your structural opening and allow for packers and tolerance before buying.

Can old doors be trimmed to fit?+

Solid timber doors trim comfortably by up to 9mm per edge. Engineered and fire doors have strict trim limits — check the certification label first.

Is the glazing safety glass?+

Modern units from Old Town Windows are toughened where regulations require. Original period glass is not safety glass — re-glaze below 800mm or in door zones.

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