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Sash Window Services Ltd

How long will it take?

A standard window service will take one person between two and three hours to complete.

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 sapce 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 safetly 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 but work benches or tools we suggest you cover these with carboard or similar nonslip material.

The sash window service:

A sash window is a machine with working parts and periodically (usually around every 15 - 18 years) they need servicing to keep everything working properly.

The sash window's very simply but effective design means that when properly serviced will not rattle or let through huge draughts.

We support the philosophy of retaining the existing windows, which were built to a much higher material specification than most modern replacements, doing only what is necessary to get them to work to the best of their current ability.

From time to time the structural timbers are found to be beyond repair and it is necessary to carry out the replacement of sills or sliding sashes.

What is in a service?:

  • Dismantling of the window
  • Checking, cleaning and lubricating the pulleys
  • Weighing the sashes and checking the weights for counter-balance
  • Scraping away the paint on areas that obstruct the movement of the sashes
  • Re-cording the window with cotton sash cord and correct weights
  • Renew parting bead with head bead (where possible) to reduce draughts
  • Re-fit sashes in alignment with the beadings to remove the rattle
  • Paint with white primer exposed timbers
  • Wax and check operation of sashes
  • Coinfirm with client that they are totally satisfied with our product.
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