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In older homes the traditional wooden box sash window is standard issue, sash window restoration and the environmental benefits it affords are worth the time investment and overall will save money. Sash windows are still regarded as the best choice for style and luxury in home design.

When looking for someone to restore your sash windows get quotes from a few reputable companies, maybe someone who was referred to you and make sure they arent cutting corners. A fast and inexpensive job could mean that your windows arent being fully restored and you will have to do the work again at a later date to get it right.

Sometimes you will only see a broken sash cord and think that is all that needs to be repaired but the entire window assembly shoud be looked over for problems that might exist and it is worth the time it takes to do the job right. If your window is beyond repair then your repairman should tell you so and offer a replacement option that closly resembles what you have.

The time it takes and the cost of the project are dependent upon the number of windows in question. Typically you can expect a couple of windows a day will be done if the repair is a simple one.

Most important is the integrity of the wood and sealing it with a few coats of paint to protect it. Weather seals and double glazed glass with re-balancing are all important things to do in the restoration process to ensure your windows are draft-free keeping heat in and giving you beautiful windows for many years to come.

For the do-it-yourself person there are a few things to keep in mind when undertaking a restoration. You need to remove all paint to the bare wood on the sash, box, and sill to insure the integrity of the wood. If you find you need to fill in any areas make sure to us a high-quality two part resin-based product. Fix the joints and have spare parts around if needed. Replace sash cords that have rotted, replace pulley wheels that are no longer working and re-balance. Install weather seals at the top, bottom, sides and meeting rails. Top it off with a fresh coat of high resilient, four coat exterior paint.

As a good practice it would be best to replace all the ropes inside of the sash as with time they will rot and leave you with an unbalanced window that is hard to operate. Replace the rope, re-attach the counterweights and balance. While doing this, replacing the pulley wheel might be a necessity as they get painted over and get stuck and create stress on the rope. There are many metal finshes to choose from or an economical steel/nylon wheel is available. Sometimes you can salvage the pulley by applying a little lubricant to get the wheel turning again.

If a sash, box or sill needs to be replaced use oak and traditional joinery methods to get the same integrity as in the original window construction. Replicate all existing window details to match the other windows on the house. Double glaze when done. Finish off with period hardware. Reuse and repair rather than replace for a truly green solution.

Creating a beautiful and distinct look for your home will be easy when you have London Sash Window Company visit today! Having your sash window repairs completed now will raise the value and beauty of your home fast!