What Are Sash Windows
Sash windows are the sliding wooden windows usually found in period homes in the UK. Over time they can become warn and begin to perish, this leads to drafts, noise, loss of heat and general energy inefficiency.
Many people believe it is necessary to replace these windows with new ones or even move to the less attractive PVC versions. However it is possible, through a reputable company to actually restore and repair sash windows at far less a cost than replacing them.
Further to this, they can also be altered to be quiet, energy efficient and they keep a property looking true to its character, an invaluable asset.
Ventrolla's sash window repair and upgrade service a step by step introduction to the process.
- Staff beads, parting beads and sash cords removed and discarded.
- Upper and lower sashes released.
- All four sash cords replaced and weight adjusted to balance.
- Exposed bare wood painted with acrylic primer.
- Adjustments made to ensure min 3mm gap between upper sash face and parting bead face.
- Mid rail and lower rail of bottom sash routed to profile of pile carrier.
- Ventrolla parting bead section inserted into existing parting bead groove.
- Ventrolla sash cord brake and detachable sash cord holder threaded on to each new sash cord.
- Sash edges routed to allow mounting of invisible Sash Removal System.
- Pile carriers fitted into the mid and bottom rails of lower sash and the new staff beads.
- Ventrolla pile carrier snapped into the parting bead section.
- Weatherfin pile weather-stripping height selected and inserted as appropriate to width of gaps to be sealed Sashes re-hung and checked to ensure easy sliding.
- New staff beads mitred and fitted by pinning, brass screw and cup, or easy release clips.
Additional Ventrolla Services
- Sound wood stabilised to allow anchorage for special filler to mould to existing profile.
- Architectural hardware overhauled or replaced.
- Damaged glazing replaced.
- Window cills replaced.
- Individual sashes replaced.
Many people believe it is necessary to replace these windows with new ones or even move to the less attractive PVC versions. However it is possible, through a reputable company to actually restore and repair sash windows at far less a cost than replacing them.
Further to this, they can also be altered to be quiet, energy efficient and they keep a property looking true to its character, an invaluable asset.
Ventrolla's sash window repair and upgrade service a step by step introduction to the process.
- Staff beads, parting beads and sash cords removed and discarded.
- Upper and lower sashes released.
- All four sash cords replaced and weight adjusted to balance.
- Exposed bare wood painted with acrylic primer.
- Adjustments made to ensure min 3mm gap between upper sash face and parting bead face.
- Mid rail and lower rail of bottom sash routed to profile of pile carrier.
- Ventrolla parting bead section inserted into existing parting bead groove.
- Ventrolla sash cord brake and detachable sash cord holder threaded on to each new sash cord.
- Sash edges routed to allow mounting of invisible Sash Removal System.
- Pile carriers fitted into the mid and bottom rails of lower sash and the new staff beads.
- Ventrolla pile carrier snapped into the parting bead section.
- Weatherfin pile weather-stripping height selected and inserted as appropriate to width of gaps to be sealed Sashes re-hung and checked to ensure easy sliding.
- New staff beads mitred and fitted by pinning, brass screw and cup, or easy release clips.
Additional Ventrolla Services
- Sound wood stabilised to allow anchorage for special filler to mould to existing profile.
- Architectural hardware overhauled or replaced.
- Damaged glazing replaced.
- Window cills replaced.
- Individual sashes replaced.
