How to choose the perfect windows for your home 

'Home of the Year' 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan shares what she learned when replacing the single-glazed windows in her home

Jennifer found that sliding doors were best for a small space. Pictures: Moya Nolan.

Buying or replacing your windows is a job you’ll only want to do once, so it’s important to get it right. 

When I bought my house, I inherited single-glazed windows with a deteriorating wooden frame, and so replacement was unavoidable.