Sash Window Restoration Services in Sussex
Sash Window Restorations
Old sash windows can develop plenty of problems over the years. They might stick when you try to open them, let in draughts, have broken sash cords or show signs of rot around the sill and lower sections. Fortunately, these problems don’t always mean the whole window needs replacing.
Our sash window restoration service is about keeping as much of the original window as we reasonably can. We’ll assess its condition, identify the areas that need attention and carry out repairs to get it looking and working as it should again.
Our restoration work can include:
- Repairing rotten or damaged timber
- Replacing damaged sills and timber sections
- Renewing sash cords and checking pulleys
- Rebalancing and adjusting the sashes
- Replacing staff and parting beads
- Draught proofing
- Repairing or replacing glazing
- Preparing and painting the finished window
We’ve worked on hundreds of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties, so we’re familiar with the different problems that come with traditional timber windows.
Some windows need a complete renovation, while others only need attention in a few areas. We’ll look at what’s actually there before recommending the work, helping preserve original materials instead of replacing sound components unnecessarily.
Sash Heritage Restoration
The windows in a period property are part of its character. Their proportions, timber, glazing and traditional details were designed for the building, which is why replacing them isn’t always the best answer.
SHR Decorating LTD has experience restoring sash windows in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties, including Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. We’ve also worked on projects where conservation requirements and retaining the original windows have been an important part of the restoration.
Heritage restoration can involve:
- Repairing original timber and joinery
- Replacing deteriorated sections where necessary
- Restoring sash cords, weights and pulleys
- Repairing or replacing traditional glazing
- Draught proofing existing windows
- Restoring original sash doors
- Careful preparation and decoration
We take the time to understand what can be retained before work begins. Where timber is still sound, we’ll aim to keep it. Where a particular section has deteriorated, a targeted repair may allow the surrounding original material to remain in place.
We’ve also used the Dryflex Woodcare System for more than 20 years, alongside timber repairs, to restore suitable areas of deterioration without unnecessarily removing sound timber.
For listed buildings, proposed alterations may be subject to additional requirements. We’ll consider the property and existing windows carefully before discussing the most suitable approach.
Painting Sash Windows
Painting sash windows properly involves much more than applying a fresh coat of paint. Years of exposure to the weather can leave paintwork cracked or peeling, while the timber underneath may have areas that need attention before decorating begins.
At SHR Decorating LTD, painting can form part of the wider sash window restoration process. This means we can deal with the condition of the window first rather than simply covering over problems that are already there.
Our sash window painting work can include:
- Removing loose and failing paint
- Preparing existing timber
- Identifying areas of decay or damage
- Completing necessary timber repairs
- Preparing frames and sashes
- Painting internal and external timber
- Finishing repaired areas as part of the complete restoration
Preparation is particularly important with traditional sash windows. Paint build-up around moving components can interfere with how the window operates, while damaged coatings can leave timber exposed to moisture.
Because we also carry out sash window repairs, we’re able to look beyond the surface. If we uncover deterioration during preparation, it can be addressed before the final finish is applied.
The result is a sash window that’s properly prepared, repaired where necessary and finished with the character of the original property in mind.
Not Sure What Your Sash Windows Need?
Every sash window is different, and it isn’t always obvious how much work is required. A window that looks badly damaged may only need targeted repairs, while others may benefit from a more complete restoration.
If your sash windows are sticking, draughty, showing signs of rot or simply looking tired, get in touch with SHR Decorating LTD. Tell us a little about your property and the condition of your windows, and we can discuss the best way forward.
Based near Hailsham, we work across East and West Sussex, including Eastbourne, Brighton and surrounding areas.