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Sash Window Renovation and Draught proofing

Sash window draughtproofing

Barony House, Midlothian

The most popular service we provide, is the draughtproofing and renovation of your original sash windows, to bring them up to modern standards of draughtproofing and insulation.

A sash window refurbishment will typically entail:-

  • replacing any broken glass,
  • replacing any rotten sections,
  • rebalancing and reweighting the windows,
  • fully draught proofing the sashes,
  • restoring the original casement,
  • replacing the external pointing ,
  • replacing all the ironmongery, right down to the pulley wheels, which we replace with a solid brass,  ball race wheel.

    Grade A listed property. Regent Terrace, Edinburgh

    Grade A listed property. Regent Terrace Edinburgh

All draught proofing is discreetly run into the windows and does not  alter the appearance of the windows in any way. This service is particularly suited to clients who live in  listed buildings, as planning restrictions will mean that upgrading to double glazing is often not an option.

This service complies with all new town conservation regulations and planning guidelines.

The vast majority of sash and case windows in Edinburgh are repairable, but should your existing sashes be beyond repair, we can manufacture individual sashes to match the original, as well as offering a complete sash window replacement service.

Q. Does Draughtproofing Sash Windows Cut Down Heat Loss?

A.  Yes, modern materials are used to upgrade the traditional sash window, improving overall heat loss.

As part of the draught proofing process, baton rods and parting Beads are replaced with new timbers that have an integrated brush system. The midrail of the bottom sash also has a routered weatherseal fitted.

If you have working shutters and they are reasonably close fitting, they can also make a huge difference to heat loss.