This project represented a fascinating challenge as the property dated back to Elizabethan times – as evidenced by the design of the front elevation ground floor windows, but with later additions and amendments, giving a range of styles of windows. Unfortunately, many years of internal redecorating had left some sashes effectively sealed, and externally, poor maintenance had led to varying degrees of decay to the external timbers. The scale of the project meant that the property had been empty for several years (giving the benefit of 5% VAT being chargeable), and our clients brief was to “bring our lovely windows back to life “.
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This substantial Georgian property had two rectangular bays with five pairs of sashes. At first glance, things looked in a moderate condition, but a journey of distressing discoveries involved rebuilding some 50-60%, including new hardwood cills. Some pairs were fixed, but the clients wanted these enabled, so new pulleys were cut in. The finished article […]
