What exactly do we do when we restore your windows or sashes? Here is a short description of how we carry out our full restoration service.

• Firstly, we take the sashes out of the box by removing the staff and parting beads. This enables all parts of the sashes and sash frame to be thoroughly inspected for rot and damage.
  

• Next is to safely remove the original glass from the sashes and keep it safe so it can be reinstalled into their original positions. Any broken panes are replaced with like for like antique glass.
  

• Then we strip down the sashes back to their original timber using our Infrared Stripping System which is used to remove all the lead paint on your sashes and eliminate any lead dust in your property - keeping you safe.
  

• If there is any rot or damage on the sash we will replace the timber with like for like antique timber, or whole sections where necessary, if they're rotted beyond repair.
  

• At this stage we fit the draught-proof carriers to the upper as well as lower sash that holds the draught proof brushes.
  

• Once the windows have been fully prepared, we apply a coat of linseed oil, sealing in any remaining lead paint in the timber, then a wood primer as a double layer of protection, followed by 2 coats of top coat gloss/satinwood weather shield paint. This is all done in our studio to eliminate any disruption or mess in your property.
  

• The next stage is to clean and prepare the sash box. We sand it down, fix any rotten parts and replace any timber if needed. After that we check, lubricate the pulleys and fit new pulleys if necessary.
  

• The whole of the sash box is painted with a primer and 2 coats of top coat gloss/satinwood Weathershield paint. Once this is completed, we lubricate the outer sash box cheek to make sure it runs smoothly. We replace the old sash cords with new ones, re-balance the sashes if necessary and re-attached the sash weights.
  

• The upper sash is attached to the upper cords and slide into place and the new wooden parting beads are installed. The same happens with the lower sash window.
  

• Once the sashes have been re-installed with the new draught-proofed beadings a final trim coat of paint is applied.

This is the end of the process of restoring your window.

Note: There is always a balance between good window functionality and draught elimination, our services aim to reduce draughts by 93%+ whilst still retaining a good serviceable function of both sliding sash windows.