Double Glazing
We can double glaze your existing timber windows without the costly expense and disruption of replacing the whole sash box and frames.
Using a slimlite double glazed unit we are able to fit this into the existing frame which means the original look of the window is retained. By doing so the home owner gains all the thermal and sound benefits without compromising the charm, character or value of your property.
"It is not often that i get blown away by a building product, but i find this absolutely extraordinary, looks like a single pane of glass" - Kevin McLoud - Grand Designs 2009. TV
Double Glazing Overview
Windows are the heart and soul of a building. The character and historic integrity of a Double Glazed Units have been around for many years and is known to provide insulation. However the degree or amount of insulation that can be provided is not widely known and is the most important factor in today's escalating heating costs (see note below).
By adapting and maximising the latest technology a double glazed unit can be produced which is very slim with an overall perimeter seal depth of 5mm, suitable for most single glazed windows, and most importantly with unbeatable insulation properties.
Rising Energy Costs
A recent commissioned report claims that since de-regulation of prices in 2002 and from 2002 to 2005 average energy prices have risen by about 60% more than inflation
Investment Return
Figures published in 2005 stated that replacing single glazing with Low E Double Glazed Units will provide payback in 3 years, presumably less in 2008.
Carbon Emissions
Replacing one square metre of single glazing with Low E Double Glazing will produce a saving of approximately 90Kg of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
New Sliding Casements
- When an old window is too damaged or rotten we can supply and fit new bespoke hardwood sliding casements to fit into the existing sash box. See our Bespoke Joinery page for more details.
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Sash Weights and Sash Cord
When restoring the sash windows sometime the counterweights are inadequate for optimal window operation so the windows need to be re-corded and re-balanced with new weights or make weights.
Our Process
- Remove old glass
- We first delicately remove the old putty and the old single pain glass.
- Rebate Frame
- Next we route in 2mm or 3mm from the rebate without detracting from the physical appearance of the windows to accommodate the new slim double glazed unit.
- Fit slim double glazed unit
- Using security glazing tape and butyl tape we bed the new slim double glazed unit into the frame and finish with a hard wood beading.
- Draught Proofing
- We can also weatherseal all round the window with new pre-fitted brush pile wooden beads and also seals to top, middle and bottom of window to provide rattle free draught proofing.
- Replace window furniture
- Replace window furniture from pulleys and lifts to improve window operation, to catches, ring pulls and handles to make your windows look stunning, available in solid brass, bright chrome, and satin chrome.
- Painting
- To finish we preserve, prime, undercoat and top coat paint using Dulux Weathershield system (unless a specific paint or colour is requested).