The extent of the repair work necessary will be established during an initial survey and the costs of any work we need to carry out will be explained clearly to you. Our repair service means that you will be able to maintain the charm and elegance of your original sash windows for many years to come. You won't have to compromise on the aesthetic appeal of your property by switching to uPVC windows. By allowing us to carry out a sash window repair, you will be able to eliminate draughts and rattles, reduce noise from outside, ensure smooth window operation, add value to your property and increase the energy efficiency of your property.
When we carry out our FREE surveys for potential customers, we find that there are lots of misconceptions swirling around about sash windows. We thought we'd write this blog post to clear up some of the confusion, so that you can make an informed decision about repairing or installing new timber sash windows. Possibly the most common misconception we come across is that sash windows require lots of attention and maintenance to keep them looking their best. In reality, caring for your timber sash windows should not be that time consuming or difficult.
Increasing numbers of homeowners are opting to double glaze the windows in their properties. This includes those individuals lucky enough to be living in listed buildings and conservation areas. But what exactly are the benefits of fitting a double glazed sash window? Read on to find out. Given the current emphasis on protecting the environment, we should all be doing our part to reduce our carbon footprints. One way to do this is with double glazing, which traps warmth in your house during winter.
Sash windows that rattle when the wind blows can be hugely irritating, especially in rooms that you use frequently. Not only that, draughts also bring cold air into your room, leading to poor property energy efficiency and higher fuel bills when you invariably turn up the heating. As part of our wooden sash window replacement and refurbishment services, we offer comprehensive draught proofing that will leave your house warm and quiet without affecting the aesthetic character of your property. Draught proofing is a relatively quick and easy way of saving money and energy.
Period properties are prized throughout the UK for their elegant styling and refined beauty. Whilst they are highly sought after and often command high sale prices, there are a number of ways to further add to their value, a few of which we will discuss in this blog post. If you have original wooden sash windows in your property, you should consider restoring or repairing them. Whilst full replacements are also possible, we generally recommend restoration, as the cost is usually lower, less disruption is involved and the visual appeal and heritage of the property is better preserved.
The traditional box sliding sash-window is a familiar sight of British property. Their place in our heritage dates back to the end of the seventeenth century. Their shape and size vary, generally dictated to by developments in industry. Made of three main components, the box and two sashes - the sashes being the opening, or sliding sections, of course. Box sliding sash windows can be dated visually, with Georgian sashes made up of lots of panes of glass, into Victorian sashes divided by single glazing bars or no glazing bars and horn details.
All our doors & door frames are bespoke manufactured and cater for all different styles and budgets. Whether you require Supply Only, Supply Only with Measure Up Service, Supply & Fit or Supply & Fit with Opening Creation, we can manufacture the door you require. Fitting a new door and door frame behind the brickwork in a period property will, in most cases, help the new door and frame blend in with the original building. Where a new opening is being created, it is important that this is done in keeping with the rest of the property.
There are several types of wooden sliding sash window which yoursashwindows.com are able to install. Each has different characteristics and you should choose the type that best suits your property. All of our sliding sash windows are created bespoke in our workshop with the highest quality timber before being primed with microporous paint. They are installed with draught proofing and can be double glazed. A range of window furniture is available. Vertically sliding sash windows were first invented in London in the 17th century.
50% of painters who say they know how to paint sash windows mean they know how to paint sash windows shut. This can often result in the obvious frustration of your newly renovated and now fully functioning windows being painted shut once again, only a few days later. In order to protect our customers from this scenario, we operate a recommended decorator scheme to ensure the person painting your windows and doors knows exactly what they are doing. This negates the prohibitive expense of scaffolding your premises.
If you're a builder, architect, main contractor, sub contractor, property developer or industry specifier and you're looking forcommercial period property joiners then yoursashwindows.com is the partner for you. With full nationwide coverage and restoration, supply only and supply and install services all available, our flexible approach and helpful team are ready to help with your project. Project Support: Each project is allocated a project manager and site team leader who will work closely with your business, ensuring total professionalism throughout.
The pictures above are examples of existing sash windows that have been fully restored, draught proofed and painted by yoursashwindows.com. With over 15 years restoration experience and thousands of sash windows restored, we think we've perfected the art of sash window restoration. Our restoration process and associated benefits are industry leading. With prices starting at 285 per window, restoring your sash windows can be both preferential and economical. Where a sash window is particularly rotten, it may be necessary to effect some of the following repairs.
There are roughly 10,000 Conservation Areas in the UK, all of which are prized for their visual appeal, distinctive nature and historic character and many of which are home to the nation's most beautiful listed buildings. Properties in these locales command high prices and their value appreciates rapidly every year. Yet if you are lucky enough to call one of these areas home, you need to be aware of the stringent building regulations which are in place, covering everything from repainting your property to retiling its roof and replacing its traditional sash windows.
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In the UK, wooden sash windows are most often found in heritage properties. We have over 15 years experience installing, replacing and refurbishing them throughout the country. We manufacture all of our wooden sash windows bespoke and cater for every budget and style. All timber is pressure treated with wood preservative against rot including wet rot and dry rot. You can choose from softwood, hardwood, oak or specialist timber. If maintained properly, wooden sash windows can last far longer than their uPVC counterparts.
The combination of highly skilled bench joiners and a fully equipped joinery workshop means that at yoursashwindows.com, if it's made of wood, then we can make it. Send us in a photograph, CAD drawing, rough sketch, or outline plan and we will be able to get back to you with a price. We grind our own cutters and hand make everything so literally anything is possible. We were asked, amongst other things, to manufacture a series of bespoke arch 4"x3" solid oak frames with 2 central mullions as part of the restoration of the listed Derby Roundhouse building.
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