(Berks and Bucks)
Unfortunately, this is becoming all-too-common a repair for us. These windows are only 6 years old and already showing signs of rot. They are made from compressed redwood and are often sold as engineered wood or solid hardwood too. This … Read More
The beading on these hardwood windows was started to rot and fail. We were asked to replace it like-for-like. Although a relatively straightforward job, the devil is in the details. With this style of beading where the bottom bead is … Read More
These original Edwardian sash windows had been reglazed in the late 90s using thin double glazing. Double glazing an existing window throws up a handful of challenges: Firstly, the rebate depth of the sash needs to accommodate the extra thickness … Read More
Good quality sash windows can last for centuries, but every now and then they need servicing to keep them working as they should. Over time, the movement of opening and closing will wear the beading, fray the cords and prevent … Read More
This sash window had been subject to a previous repair, where the lower section of the sill had been removed and a new section of sill simply screwed into the remaining piece of sill. The screws had rusted over the … Read More
This sash window had a few broken panes as well as being in need of some adjustments to get it working perfectly again. After removing the broken pieces, we reglazed with some suitable glass in keeping with the remaining panes. … Read More
The ground floor windows of this mid C19 parkland villa had rotten sills. Designed to mirror the appearance of sliding sashes elsewhere on the building, these windows featured a fixed bottom sash and a top-hung light. A severe plumbing leak, … Read More
This Georgian sash window had a rotten bottom rail. After from initial investigation from the outside of the window, it became clear that the rot was severe enough to have passed from the outside to the inside of the window. … Read More
After carefully considering the requirements of the owner of this Linden Avenue property, the position of the windows in the reveals, the materials they were made from and the standard of the joinery used, we decided that the best course … Read More
This sash sill had been the victim of a previous repair which used an off-the-shelf tropical hardwood sill, a steel weather bar, mastic, resin-based cement and a bucket of filler to bridge the gap between the repair and the remaining … Read More