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Keeping Original Sash Windows Where We Can

A sash window can look like it’s reached the end of its life when the reality can be quite different. Rotten sections of timber, snapped sash cords, worn components or layers of old paint don’t necessarily mean the whole window needs to come out.

We start by looking at what’s actually there and what can be saved. Sound original timber can be kept, damaged areas repaired and worn components replaced to get the window working properly again.

We’ve worked on hundreds of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties over the years, so we’re familiar with the problems that tend to develop in older sash windows and the different ways they were originally made.

For us, restoration is about doing what’s needed without taking away parts of the original window that still have plenty of life left in them.

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What We Can Help With

Sash Window Restorations

Sticking windows, rotten timber, broken cords and draughts are all common problems with older sash windows. We can repair and overhaul the window, including its timber, cords, weights, pulleys, glazing and other working parts.

Sash Heritage Restoration

Older and listed properties need a little more thought when it comes to their windows. We have experience restoring original sash windows in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties, including Grade I and Grade II listed buildings.

 

Painting Sash Windows

A good finish starts long before the first coat of paint goes on. We can repair damaged areas, prepare the timber properly and paint your sash windows as part of the restoration, rather than simply covering over existing problems.

Saving & Restoring Windows

Rot is one of the main reasons people assume an old sash window needs replacing, but decay is often limited to particular areas. Window sills, bottom rails and exposed joints naturally take more punishment from the weather than other parts of the window.

If the surrounding timber is still sound, we can remove damaged sections and make targeted repairs rather than replacing everything.

We’ve been working with the Dryflex Woodcare System for more than 20 years and use it where suitable alongside traditional timber repairs. We can also take care of sash cords, pulleys, beads, draught proofing, glazing and painting, so the whole window can be dealt with as one job.

If you’re looking to make an older property warmer, we can also look at draught proofing and glazing options. Some sash windows can accommodate slim double glazing while keeping their traditional appearance, although this will depend on the window itself and any restrictions that apply to the property.

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Common Questions About Sash Window Restoration

Sash window restoration is the process of repairing and refurbishing old or damaged sash windows to improve their functionality and appearance. This involves repairing any broken parts, replacing damaged wood, repainting, and ensuring smooth operation.

Very often, yes. A sash window doesn’t necessarily need replacing because one section has started to rot or a component has failed. Timber, cords, pulleys, beads, glazing and other individual parts can often be repaired or replaced while keeping the rest of the original window.

Yes, we’ve worked on Grade I and Grade II listed buildings as well as many Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties. Listed properties can have additional requirements around what can be altered, so we’ll take this into account when looking at the work that’s needed.

It can be possible. Slim double-glazed units can be fitted into some traditional sash windows without dramatically changing their appearance. We’ll need to look at the construction and condition of the existing windows first, particularly if the property is listed or within a conservation area.

It depends on how far the decay has spread. If the damage is localised, we can often remove the rotten timber and repair that particular section while keeping the sound original material around it. A badly damaged sill, for example, doesn’t automatically mean the rest of the window needs replacing.

Yes we can prepare and paint sash windows as part of the restoration. Doing the repairs first means we’re dealing with the condition of the timber underneath rather than putting fresh paint over an existing problem.

We’re based near Hailsham in East Sussex and carry out sash window restoration across East and West Sussex, including Eastbourne, Brighton and the surrounding areas. If you’re unsure if we cover your location, get in touch and we’ll be happy to check.