About Ventrolla

As heritage specialists, Ventrolla is obsessed with restoring heritage timber windows and doors, and has been for over 40 years.

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We share a deep passion for preserving heritage, combining exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and decades of experience.

Projects

Working with some of the most discerning heritage property homeowners and retrofit architects, contractors, and surveyors on their restoration projects.

Timber Windows

With nationwide coverage, you always benefit from local British craftsmanship.

Timber Doors

Manufactured in our bespoke joinery houses.

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Give your heritage building the craftsmanship it deserves.

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Ensuring seamless and efficient execution for commercial projects.

Projects

Working with some of the most discerning heritage property homeowners and retrofit architects, contractors, and surveyors on their restoration projects.

Windows & Doors

October 26, 2020

By ventrolla24

Choosing a sash window restoration specialist

Tips for choosing a window restoration specialist

If you are having trouble with period sash windows, you may already be looking online to find the best company to help you repair or replace the windows entirely. There are a wealth of options and you may be overwhelmed by the choices that you need to make in picking a restoration firm to do the work. Here are some top tips from our experts in choosing a sash window restoration specialist.

Don’t be tempted by uPVC

uPVC may be cheaper and easier to maintain, but it has its own disadvantages. Firstly, in a period house, it will look out of place and may not be allowed in a conservation area. Secondly, the life of a uPVC unit is substantially shorter than that of a quality wooden sash window.

Choose a company that specialise in sash window replacement

Many window companies will claim to be experts on sash windows, but take a look at their website. Do they make their own sash windows? Are they able to give examples of previous work in your area? Do they repair and replace sash windows using traditional carpentry skills?  You don’t want a firm that outsource some of the work to another expert.

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Are the company sensitive to period replacement?

Have the company got previous experience working with listed buildings and conservation areas? Even if you are not in a conservation area yourself, it’s good to have the assurance that the company will work hard to keep period details and looks.

Up-to-date technology

Do the company use the latest technology to ensure a great Window Energy Rating (WER)? If you’d like any more detailed information about the repair and restoration of sash windows, please get in touch with our team.

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