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If your sliding sash windows are in less than ideal working order then our recondition & draught seal procedure will restore your wooden windows to their former functionality, with the added benefits of high performance, concealed weather seals.

Our draught seals serve several purposes within sash windows

Primarily they stop cold draughts and so improve the energy efficiency of your home. Saving you money on heating bills as well as increasing the comfort of your home.
Being low friction they also enable free movement of the sash, yet are tight enough to eliminate intrusive rattles.
Air borne noise, dust and other pollutants that are suspended within draughts are also reduced.

All our work is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible, being machined into the wooden mouldings to become an "invisible" part of the sash window.

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Don't forget that the greatest energy saving comes from eliminating draughts.

English Heritage recommend the installation of this type of draught proofing as...

“ ...one of the best and least intrusive ways of achieving improved performance from windows in old buildings. This will considerably reduce heating bills and energy use.........reduce noise and dust ingress......... Most importantly, draught proofing does not damage the visual aesthetics of an old building.”

(English Heritage Framing Opinions Campaign)

Our comprehensive recondition & draught seal procedure for sash windows includes:

Restoration of the inner box surface
Renewal of the sash cords with modern "everlasting" cord.
Balance and adjustment of the weighting mechanism, to ensure ease of operation.
Replacement traditional wooden beading fitted with an integral draught strip
Machining of the sashes to install integral draught strips
Realignment of the sashes, as necessary.
Servicing or replacement of the ironmongery
A range of security options

This procedure is designed to leave your sash windows fully functioning, as they were intended, but without the age old problems of cold draughts and rattles.


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A RANGE OF WINDOW SECURITY & FURNITURE OPTIONS

With rising crime rates security locks should be fitted to all external windows and doors. Various catches effectively bring the sashes into a locked position, however the screws holding these in place are small and these catches should not be considered an effective security measure. We have a range of security options available

We can also offer a wide range of window furniture, available in chrome, nickel or polished brass.

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CASEMENT WINDOWS & DOORS

Binding or inoperable hinged joinery is a common problem. Our recondition and draught seal service will leave your traditional casement windows and doors in full working order, without the draughts..

The joints are inspected and secured before the item is adjusted to correctly fit the frame. Our discreet draught strip is then machined into the edges. The seal allows for expansion and contraction of the wood, preventing the problem of binding against the frame.
A wide range of furniture and security options are available.

If you would like any more information then please
Contact Sash Window Specialist.