Spiral Balances
Spiral balances have been around for nearly 80 years but have mainly been used in the UK since the 1960's. The later designs rely on draught seals and brushes to keep out the draughts and these need to be replaced every 10-15 years.
How do you access the window?
The majority of services are conducted from the inside of the property. We need at least 2 square metres of space to work safely, but we can help move large items of furniture if necessary.
Do I need to do anything before you arrive?
We will normally put dust sheets out but you must make sure that all valuable equipment or furniture is either removed or safety covered and protected from dust.
If you have valuable curtains or blinds you may wish to remove them
If you have wooden floors that can be damaged by work benches or tools we suggest you cover these with cardboard or similar non slip protective material.
The spiral balance sash window service:
A spiral balance window is a modern version of a sash window that uses spring balances to lift the sashes up and down. Early wooden versions were made without draught seals just like the traditional sash window but contemporary versions have foam and rubber seals to reduce draughts. In recent times tilt mechanisms so have been added so that the sashes can be opened internally for cleaning. After about 15 years the balances begin to fail and the seals wear thin (sometimes they are over painted) and need to be replaced. The sash window service now offers a spiral balance service that can repair and re-seal nearly all types of spiral balance windows. Telephone or email for details.
email: admin@bristol-sash-windows.co.uk