Sash Window Draught Proofing An overhaul and draught proofing of box sash windows, casement windows and doors, is the most effective way of allowing your windows to be energy efficient and still work as they were originally intended, without the need for replacement or double glazing. What We Do: A general overhaul and draught proof includes all minor repairs, re-cording and making sure the windows are balanced, fully operational and draught proofed.
Any new timber will be treated and under coated, and the window will be made ready for decoration. How We Do It: To overhaul and draught proof a box sash window we remove both top and bottom sashes. We then machine a groove in the top of the top sash and in the meeting rail of the bottom sash, and then install a weather strip into these groves. Once this is done we replace the parting bead and staff bead both of which have the weather strip pre-installed.
We replace the cord with a traditional style cord that is pre-waxed and pre-stretched. The weights will also be altered if required, in order for the sashes to operate in the correct manner. The window will then be put back together with traditional style window furniture to finish it off.
Areas: London, Battersea, Bethnal Green, Camberwell, Finsbury Park, Fulham, Vauxhall, Walthamstow, Hammersmith, Hampstead. Monday: 9am–4:30pm Tuesday: 8am–4:30pm Wednesday: 8am–4:30pm Thursday: 8am–4:30pm Friday: 8am–4pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Visit us: Emails us: info@traditionalcarpentry.uk.
In many cases a permanent repair is possible instead of complete replacement. This is achieved using a resin product from repair care international which is much more durable and flexible than normal wood filler.
Resin repairs are a very effective way of repairing windows and doors so that you do not need to replace the originals. Many councils and maintenance companies use it now to help prolong decoration life.
With our own fully equipped workshop we are able to manufacture our own bespoke sash windows to match the originals. We can match the mouldings and horns of your existing sash windows onto your new single or double glazed sash windows so that they remain in keeping with the character of the property.
