Listed Porch repair near Gerrards Cross: Part 1
Part of an original gate house to a former manor, this highly decorative porch depicts various characters believed to be from Chaucer.
Edwardian garage repairs near Maidenhead: Part 1
These double garages a built using early elements of the modern techniques we use today, such as steel lintels with timber packing in the web. You can learn a great deal about the longevity of these methods and the materials … Read More
Sash Window repair near Great Missenden: Part 2
Back on these large, modern sash windows, we started work on the sashes themselves. Where the window wouldn’t close correctly, a previous owner of the property had tried to force the window shut, damaging the meeting rails. We cleaned up … Read More
Sash Window repair near Beaconsfield
The pulley stile of this sash window was showing clear signs of rot. Installed just 20 years ago, a mixture of an exposed position and poor fitting meant that the it already needed repairing. The awkward part of these repairs … Read More
Casement Window Repair near Great Missenden
This hardwood casement sash had become stuck so the homeowner had called us out to see what we could do. With no signs of rot, it was apparent that the joints had failed, causing the sash to sag and become … Read More
French Door repair in Marlow
Part of a package of repairs, we started with these French doors. They had previously been repaired in hardwood, with mixed results. We prioritised the failed repairs first, using Accoya rather than hardwood for it’s stability and rot resistance. With … Read More
Laparoscopic Sash Window repair in Maidenhead
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
New sashes in Amersham
These casement windows in Amersham had leaded single glazing. Unfortunately, damage to the putty had allowed rain into the bottom rails and rotten the sashes. Whilst repair was still possible, the customer took the opportunity to upgrade to double glazed … Read More
Draft proofing near Great Missenden
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
Grade 2 listed Gate near Gerrards Cross: Part 3
Having made it to site in one piece, it was all-hands-on-deck to get the gate hung. The heavier a gate or door is, the more important it is to hang it plumb and level; firstly, so it can be opened … Read More