What We DO
Quite simply we take old sash windows and give them a new lease of life. Without expert maintenance over the years sash windows can become difficult to open, draughty and in some cases painted shut. This means rooms can become cold and poorly ventilated. Not only does this make it difficult and expensive to heat the rooms, but the risk of damp and condensation is increased.
How We DO it
All the work is carried out from the inside of the property, doing way with the need for expensive scaffold or access equipment. Once the area around the window is cleared and protective sheeting laid the work commences.
Sash Removal aNd Preparation
Each sash is carefully removed and inspected. Then each sash is prepared to receive a draught proof carrier and easy release sash cord grips. These two elements are then fixed to the window. Once the draught proof pile is inserted in the carriers the sash is ready to put back.
Weigh Removal, inspection and re-cording
Normally the opportunity to replace the sash cord is taken at this point. This entails the removal of the weights from the weight pockets, cleaning up and re-cording. The weight of the window is check against the existing weights and any adjustment made.
Sash RE-installation
With the sashes ready to go back in the windows are given a final clean. Then the outer sash is re-installed into it’s original positions. A new draught reducing bead is installed between the inner and outer sashes, which helps to reduce draughts, rattles and keeps the window moving smoothly. Then the inner sash is re-installed. Finally new internal beads, with built-in draught pile, are fixed into place.
Other Services
timber REpairs
Should any windows be in need of repair, this work can be carried out. Staff are trained in the lasted repair methods and have skills using tried and tested products that create a lasting repair.
We work with a leading supplier of pure epoxies that can guarantee their products for 10 years.
Secondary Glazing
In some circumstances secondary glazing might be appropriate. This might be where noise is a problems or draught proofing the original sashes is impracticable.
We can supply and fit all types of secondary glazing that will work sympathetically with the existing windows and still allow ventilation.
Conservation Work
When working in listed buildings are many conditions and restrictions. Sometimes this means that the replacement of a failed window is not permitted, which requires the existing window to be brought back to lift.
This is something we are have detailed experience and training in.