We were back at this row of cottages in Beaconsfield. This time, the Yorkshire slider in question wasn’t economically repairable so the decision was made to opt for a replacement. The window we we’re replacing wasn’t original and had been made from timber with a good deal of sap wood which hadn’t fared well in what’s a relatively exposed position.
Getting an old window out cleanly on an older building without damaging soft brickwork or delicate lime plaster can be a bit of an art-form at times and needs to be done with great care. On a side note, if the window is original, then it’s worth knowing that it was common practice to build the window into the wall. It’s important to consider how the brickwork above will be supported when the window is removed.
No matter how many times you measure, it’s always a tense moment when you arrive to fit a window and double-check your measurements. We could see that this window was going to go in just perfectly, snug enough with the brickwork and with nice even reveals to the inside linings.
With the window in, functioning and sealed up against the masonry, the cottage will keep its character without the hassle and discomfort of a rotten, patched up window at the front.
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