Sash Window Services
Sash Window Repair
South West Sash Windows offer Repairs in Devon and Cornwall. The most common cause of decay is water penetration. In a high percentage of cases that we have dealt with over the years, water penetration has often been caused by one of the following problems listed below.
- Failing of the exterior paintwork to the sashes and box frame.
- Holes drilled into the window sills for cables.
- No cutouts for drainage from sill.
- Failure of the perimeter pointing allowing water to build up.
All of which are very easily rectified.
We specialise in sash window repair all over Devon and Cornwall. With our knowledge of sash windows we give our customers the best possible solution of repair to their sliding sash windows.
Sash Window Renovation
South West Sash Windows operate in Devon and Cornwall providing a range of repair and maintenance services for your windows. Your windows need to be maintained and repaired in order to remain energy efficient our Renovation services are a great way to service your windows and keep them clean and efficient.
- Sash window units are removed from the ‘box’ containing cords and weights.
- Any rotten timber in the sash, box or sill is routed out to expose sound timber
- Occasionally, new timber may be spliced or repaired as required.
- Our specialist epoxy resin is used for smaller repairs. This resin has been specifically formulated to provide tough and permanent repairs to sash windows, sills etc.
- Sash cords are replaced, pulleys serviced and the sashes correctly balanced to ensure smooth operation of the windows.
South West Sash Windows provide Renovation services throughout all Devon and Cornwall.
Sash Window Draught Proofing
South West Sash Windows work throughout Devon and Cornwall providing a variety of services for your windows. Your windows need to be maintained and repaired in order to remain efficient and draught proofing is an excellent way of taking care of your windows.
- Following the first stage of renovating your sash window, we fit the draught proofing system to your sash window which will improve the energy efficiency. Air infiltration through a sash window can be reduced by as much as 86% by adding draught proofing.
- This system is unobtrusive, will not alter the appearance of your sash window and assists in the smooth and quiet operation of your sash window.
- Draughts and rattles are virtually eliminated thus reducing heat loss and preventing dust from entering.
- Any bare timber exposed will be primed and made ready for painting, but we do not offer a painting service.
- We use weatherpile to British Standard 7386 “Specifications for draught strips for Draught Control of Existing Doors and Windows in Housing”. This is unquestionably the best product for draught proofing sash windows and doors.
South West Sash Windows provide Draught Proofing services throughout all Devon and Cornwall.