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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
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
From our drawings, we machined up the components for the new gate in Accoya. This timbers’ rot resistance and dimensional stability means it’ll provide many years of tough outdoor service, with the added benefit of being about half the weight … Read More
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 … Read More
Belonging to the gatehouse of a former manor, this gate had been incorporated into the driveway of the gatehouse when the manor was divided up and sold off. The gate itself retained its own separate grade 2 listing which might … Read More
The bottom rail of this casement window sash had been flagged by the customer for being in need of some attention, with flaking paint and the typical spongy feel of rotten wood. With the sash removed from the frame, 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
Following repairs to a porch on this house, we were asked to replace an old sliding sash window that was beyond repair. We started by tidying up the brickwork and taking exact measurements for the window. Produced in pressure treated … 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