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Where we restore and refurbish your treasured windows and doors on a like for like basis.
Reduce heat-loss
Stop rattling & reduce draughts
Improve soundproofing
Reduce heat-loss
Stop rattling & reduce draughts
Improve soundproofing
In some cases the sashes have simply been painted over too many times and
need to be freed to enable them to move up and down fully and close securely. Sometimes sash cords have snapped or weights have fallen off and this can be the reason the sashes are not operating.
Other common problems are the sashes are rattling and letting out valuable heat and letting a cold draught into the home. Sound from outside on busy roads can also be a problem – Servicing needs to be carried out.
A service consists of removing beads, sashes and weights from the frame into the room of location of window. Sashes are then inspected to see if structurally sound and if not are relocated to a workshop for repair. Pulleys are also inspected and if needed then new ones are fitted.
Once repaired the sashes and sash weights are weighed to make sure the balance is correct. Sometimes extra lead add on weights are required to improve balance.
Weights and sashes are re strung using a reinforced waxed sash cord and a
draught proofing system is fitted.
Your sashes will now open and close effortlessly with no rattling, less draught and they will be more sound proof. New Brighton fasteners are available to ensure sashes lock securely.
Restoration and refurbishment of windows and doors on a like for like basis is preferable to costly replacement. This will maintain the character and historic fabric of a property. When carefully overhauled and draught proofed they can last indefinitely and reduce noise and air infiltration and compares well with alternative products like plastic and aluminium.
On some sashes some panes of glass maybe cracked or broken. Also the puttying is so old it has been cracked or simply fallen out. In these circumstances the sashes are relocated to a workshop where the glass is removed and replaced and re puttied.
On all jobs we replace like for like so on a listed building perhaps restoration glass would be used. The process is longer when glazing and puttying is replaced and that’s because putty has to wait two to three weeks to go off before it can be painted. In this time customers windows are boarded and an option of temporary glass can be fitted above the board to ensure customers still have natural light in the home.
Complete our short estimate request form, and one of the team will get back to you with an estimate for the work required.
We look forward to meeting you.
