One of the great things about Accoya repairs is that the areas of exterior joinery most susceptible to the weather are replaced with the most rot-resistant timber available, whilst in most cases keeping the existing locks, keys, glass etc. So many timber doors and windows head for landfill within 20 years of fitting, simply because 10% of the joinery is rotten. Plus, in all but the most severe cases, repair is more affordable than replacement AND lasts longer if done well.

This customer was delighted they could keep the colder weather out this winter and to be able to have the door open come the warmer weather!

The hardwood sill of this set of French doors was severely rotten to the point where the central section could be pulled out by hand. A combination of the outside ground level and a poorly fitting weather bar meant that it didn’t ever get an opportunity to dry out.

After removing the old sill, we set about making a new one on-site using Accoya, which will perform much better than the hardwood original in wet conditions. We also did away with the weather bar design, instead using a more robust rebate to seal the doors.

With the new acetylated pine cill bedded and jointed, we were left with a more weatherproof and resilient set of doors at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

This repair required a full replacement of the bottom rail and lower sections of the stiles. It also required some repairs to the sill with Accoya. Finally, we reglazed the double glazed unit to prevent future problems with rain water getting into the timber.