Restoration of your timber sash windows will ensure all windows are structurally sound, work freely and have cords of the correct length, with correct weights. The renovation process includes:
- Both upper and lower sashes are removed and checked
- Loose joints glued and clamped
- Minor damage repaired with Windowcare epoxy resin filler
- Major damage repaired by removing rotten wood and splicing in new timber
- Excess paint cleaned off
- Pulleys are lubricated
- Sliding sashes are sanded around the perimeter to a smooth finish
- Loose tenon joints are strengthened
- Cracked, defective or loose putty is removed and replaced
- Sash sides are waxed
- Sash re-corded with waxed cotton sash cord or sash chains
- Broken or missing staff/parting beads are replaced
- Draught proofing fitted around the perimeter, meeting rail, staff beads and parting beads
- Sashes checked for snug fit and ease of movement
- External bare timber coated with a clear primer preservative containing fungicide and insecticide