Winter can take its toll on the condition of your home’s exterior – long periods of wet weather, sub-zero temperatures and wind can all play a part. So, now spring is here, it’s well worth spending a little time checking that there’s no damage that needs repairing. Investing time now can save you money in…
If you have original period sash windows in your property, you’ll be aware of the drawbacks that are inherent with older windows. Period sash windows can be draughty and damp. They can also be inefficient at keeping out the cold and the noise.You may be in the position that you need to make the windows…
It’s no secret that sash windows look great on a period property. But what do we mean by a ‘Period property’? Exactly which period are we talking about? To answer these questions, we’ll need to delve a little deeper into the history of these beautiful statement windows.The beginningsThe earliest examples of sash windows to be…
Over winter, you may not have given much thought to letting fresh air into your home. It’s more likely you’ve been preoccupied with keeping the cold out and staying warm – especially if your property has old timber windows (where draughts can be an issue you face on a regular basis).But making sure you have…
You may think that your timber windows are too damaged to be repaired. However, we know how important it is to retain original sash or casement windows, so wherever possible, we will carry out sympathetic repairs before we consider replacing your windows.The Repair Process Much of the restoration we do involves replacing rotten timber and upgrading…
There are many different types of property refurbishment where you’ll find that wooden sash and case windows are installed. If the building is dilapidated and you are in the planning stages of putting together an extensive renovation project, it might seem like the right idea to remove the sash windows and to start again with…
