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With the windows securely back where they ought to be, we could turn our attention to the repairs themselves. We removed the fixed sashes and took them offsite to be repaired on terra firma. A lot of the paint was … Read More
These late Victorian windows with Georgian glazing bars and glazed swept-head lights had survived 4 major renovations to the Grade 2 listed original building. Initially built as a stable block for Ascot Racecourse, the building was converted for use by … Read More
This Grade 2 listed cottage still had many of it’s original oak frames dating back to 1788. Some of the sashes are slightly later Georgian. In this particular case, the sash didn’t fit fantastically in the frame, particularly around the … Read More
Whilst fitting a new fixed frame and glass to this conservatory, it was noticed that a leaking gutter had caused some damage to the sill. This is a fairly quick and easy repair as the rot hadn’t spread too far … Read More
This French door side light had been showing signs of rot again after an attempted repair in the past. It quickly became clear that the extent of the damage was greater than it first appeared, spreading up the stiles and … Read More
What a time it is to be alive! With the wonders of modern technology, we can beam photos and videos around the world in seconds. Those of you who have been in touch with us in the past will know … Read More
These French windows and side lights had rotten bottom rails, as well as the lower glazing bars being in quite bad condition on the left hand side where a leak had kept the timber wet. After removing the fixed sidelights, … Read More
This sash window in a Grade 2 listed building had a rotten sill. It’s a very common repair and traditionally joined timber sliding sash windows are, in fact, designed to have their components replaced from time to time. To replace … Read More
We were asked to look at repairing these rotten casement windows. They’d been repaired in the past using untreated pine. The owners had kept on top of the decorating and filling, but the rot that had already set it was … Read More
This side light of this 1960s front door was more exposed to the elements than the doors itself. As a result, the sill they shared and parts of the frame were rotten and needed repair. Once the side light was … Read More