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Replacing windows and doors at the same time is something a lot of people do, but it isn’t mandatory. Getting new doors and windows together with the same company usually helps in terms of colour matching and getting the same quality of product and installation. It also makes things easier in that everything gets done at once over the same period of time. However, replacing windows and doors can be expensive, so sometimes people choose to split the jobs over time.

Most people won’t need planning permission to replace their windows and doors. The only times you might need permission is if you are in a conservation area or live in a listed building. Always check the rules with your local authority, as each authority will have different rules for different conservation areas. The rule of thumb in both cases is replace like for like. So replace wooden sash windows with wooden sash windows.

The short answer is yes, trickle vents are mandatory in the UK. Under building regulations, new windows fitted in the UK today has to have trickle vents. This is to promote clean air in the home and reduce condensation and damp issues.