Window Maintenance
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.
Windows are the face of our homes.They should smile at us!windows let in the light,the cool breeze,frame a beautiful view,naturally ventelate,protect us from the elements.
Keeping your windows in good condition will greatly improve our qualitty of life
We love to maintain timber and aluminium sash windows
Traditional timber sash window problems include:
- Rot to the timber work due to not maintaining paintwork or exterior putty
- Windows creeping down due to badly balanced windows
- Broken or cracked glass
- Timber beadings warping
- Inability to open the windows properly due to sash cords damaged/hard(from painting) or broken
- Sticking of windows due to over painting or nailed shut
- Pulleys rusted and not maintained
Spiral balance timber sash windows encounter the same problems of:
- Timber rot
- Warping
- Over or underpainting
- Putty and glass damage
- Spiral balances springs will seize over time and will need replacing
Spectrum Sash Window Repairs/Restoration and Maintenance:
- Call or Email Henry for Onsite Inspection
- Repairs/Restoration of pulleys,sash cords,timber rot, losse sash joints,damaged putty,broken or cracked glass and seals at reasonable intervals is essential for the longevity of your windows, to ensure that they are still in good condition
- Painting: of window sashes is extremely important for the preservation of the timberwork over long periods. Windows may require re painting every 4-6 years depending on the aspect of the residence, local climate conditions, etc. Do not wait until very visible signs of damage to the existing paintwork are visible. Try to have us in a regular pattern of inspection and repair for your sash windows and they will reward you with much less costly replacement of timberwork in the long term. One of the problems with over painting sash windows is that they can become difficult to open so care and a licenced painter such as Spectrum is required with paint application.
- Cleaning: The glass and timber should be washed and cleaned regularly as this helps with brightness within the residence and helps keep dirt free from moving parts it is well worth the effort to keep the windows fresh looking.
