BlogBloghttp://www.spectrumworks.info/blog/2012-05-03T11:04:12ZSquarespaceSpectrum Sash Window Repairs / Restorationhttp://www.spectrumworks.info/blog/2012/5/3/spectrum-sash-window-repairs-restoration.htmlHenry Holt2012-05-03T11:02:07Z2012-05-03T11:02:07ZTypical Sash Window Restoration

You can choose a Whole Restoration or Partial Restoration. Each part of the process has a documented price list.

  • Remove all stop beadings and replace with new primed red cedar
  • Remove and replace all parting beads for smooth sliding windows
  • Remove sashes, secure all joints or replace with new sashes
  • Remove all old rusty hardware from sashes
  • Restore old pulleys or completely replace with new chrome or brass pulleys for effortless, smooth sliding silent windows
  • Remove all glass and replace with new glass 
  •  Replace all putty
  • Thoroughly prepare all wooden timber sashes and window frames by sanding (or remove with paint stripper) 
  • Repair any rotten timber fames with red cedar timber inserts or quality marine grade bog
  • Prime all sashes and frames with quality Dulux primers
  • Plane bottom sash to join meeting rails correctly
  • Balance weight to windows for correctly balanced and safe windows
  • Install quality traditional cotton sash cord or spiral balances
  • Install sashes to run smoothly
  • Install all beadings and set correctly for smooth running windows and allow for painting
  • Prepare and Paint windows with a top quality finish, 2 coats of Dulux Paints
  • Install new gleaming quality window hardware, sash locks sash lifts in chrome, satin chrome or brass

 

We are passionate about the restoration of your timber sash windows

Call me, Henry, for an onsite meeting to discuss your windows or fill out the attached email form with your questions or quote request

 

 

 

]]>Sash Cord Repairs Sydneyhttp://www.spectrumworks.info/blog/2011/12/17/sash-cord-repairs-sydney.htmlHenry Holt2011-12-17T09:35:28Z2011-12-17T09:35:28ZSpectrum Sash Window Repairs

Sash Window Repair specialising in Sash Cords Repairs and Spiral Balance Replacement Sydney Wide,Window Frame repairs to double hung and casement windows,sash window hardware replacement,broken glass replacement

Traditional timber box sash windows are a wonderful asset to our homes and our lives. If we maintain our windows, they will function properly for the next generation

  • Sash Cords Replaced  
  • Spiral Balances to Timber and Aluminum windows
  • Re-balancing window sashes that won’t stay open (often due to previous reglazing with thicker heavier glass)
  • Easing and releasing of badly neglected or painted shut windows
  • Repair loose putty
  • Glass Replacement 3mm, 6.3mm + Laminated Safety Glass
  • Glass soundproofing options for sash windows(Vlam Hush Glass)
  • Complete replacement of rotten sashes
  • Replacement  of sash hardware, sash lifts and catches/locks,pulleys
  • Child safe sash window sash stops
  • All rubbish removed offsite and through clean-up on completion
  • Quality onsite tools such as the German Brand Festool industrial vacuum cleaners/ sanders, routers, planers Fein multitools supporting lead safe and approved practice
  • Fully licenced and insured tradesman
  • Genuine clean workmanship on time and on budget
]]>Sydney Sash Window Repair Specialistshttp://www.spectrumworks.info/blog/2011/10/12/sydney-sash-window-repair-specialists.htmlHenry Holt2011-10-12T08:09:05Z2011-10-12T08:09:05Z
Sash window repairs and restoration abound to Colonial, Federation, Victorian, Heritage, Homes and Strata timber sash windows in Paddington, Woollahra, Pyrmont, SurryHills, Redfern, Chippendale, Mosman, Chatswood, Leichart, DulwichHill, Rozelle, Balmain, Drummoyne, Glebe, Double Bay.
Sash cords were replaced, painted in and nailed window sashes released, beadings replaced, sash weights balanced, sash pulleys oiled and replaced, sash lifts and locks replaced, timber window
restorations.
Stained Glass windows were repaired and restored in Californian Bungalos in Abbotsford,Rodd point Five Dock, Ashfield and Haberfield.
Windows replaced and reglazed where  3 Airconitioners were removed in Newtown and Erskineville.
Laminated glass was installed for soundproofing and thermal proofing.
Parramatta and Castle hill saw 36 spiral sash balances restored to the delight of the owners of new homes. Strata in double bay had its 3rd floor windows removed and restored,and repainted.
Aluminium windows and balustrade ‘s and all gates were painted in Abbotsford Whole exterior/ interior painting of Abbotsford Parade was completed.
Whole interior restoration is currently underway in Burwood with repairs to sash windows and  whole interior painting of federation home.
]]>Sash Window Repairs/Sash Cords/Spiral Balanceshttp://www.spectrumworks.info/blog/2011/9/7/sash-window-repairssash-cordsspiral-balances.htmlHenry Holt2011-09-06T23:05:24Z2011-09-06T23:05:24ZSpectrum Sydney sash window repairs specialists completed jobs in Sydney Inner West Sydney Lower North Shore Sydney Wes Sydney South East Sydney and Sydney CBD

Victorian, Federation, Traditional double hung timber sash window repairs /restoration in Drummoyne Glebe Erskineville Alexandria Leichhardt  Lewisham Lilyfield Balmain Rozelle Wolloahra Paddington Queens Park Redfern sash window repairs/ restoration Marrickville  Artarmon Chatswood   Crowns Nest  Gladesville  Hunters Hill  Kirribilli  Lane Cove Lavender Bay  Milsons Point Neutral Bay  The Rocks Parramata Castle Hill Cherrybrook Parramata sash window repairs and restoration to Edgecliff Double bay Rose bay Randwick Clovelly Coogee Bondi Junction Waverly and Potts Point

 

 

]]>June/July Spectrum Painting and Window Repairshttp://www.spectrumworks.info/blog/2011/7/24/junejuly-spectrum-painting-and-window-repairs.htmlHenry Holt2011-07-24T08:58:00Z2011-07-24T08:58:00Z
June 2011
Towards the end of June Spectrum Painting and Sash Window Repairs took on a restoration job on the exterior of Angela and David’s Home in Concord. Angela and David found us on the Dulux Accredited website and were looking for a fully licensed painter with great references and a solid reputation.
Painting concord beforePainting concord after
All the substrates had not been painted for over 20 years or more and were, peeling, cracking and needed a vast amount of preparation.
Painting windowsSpray Painting Windows afterFront door and grills

                                               Repair sash windows cords to leadlight window

  • Window repairs were done, to the double sash stained glass windows, sashes were removed and cords replaced.
  • The metal gates, gutters,and side fence were spray painted to a smooth glass finish.
  • Windows were finished with semi/ gloss aqua enamel.
  • Removed and restored metal security grills and clear finish front doors.
The concord painting was completed at the beginning of July and Angela sent us a glowing referral(see referral’s page) and look forward to us painting their interior in October/ November.

May 2011
Sydney Painters Spectrum Painting undertook a Balmain restoration of the exterior/interior in May 2011.
The Balmain painting works included:
Rommel Spraying Roof
    Jhun Cleaning
  • Pressure cleaning the whole exterior
  • Spray painting the existing weathered colourbond roof gutters and downpipes
  • Repairing ,preparation and painting to an existing less than standard previous paintjob on all the exterior facias, eaves,windows,doors,, weatherboards.
  • Window repairs
  • Interior works included, ceilings walls, woodwork
  • Sand down kitchen bench ,stain to maple/ brown and finish with tongue oil
  • Remove wooden doors, prepare to 220 sandpaper and finish with shellac to a French polish finish.
French Polish on doorsKitchen Bench

The project lasted for approx. 6 weeks and was a huge success, our Balmain Painting client Simon was very happy with the outcome, and is looking forward to our return for more work.
Check out our website www.spectrumworks.info for more details 
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