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03 Feb

Sash Windows London

Sash windows London


With so many new property developments in London one could be forgiven to believe that the humble sash window may have had its day, but you would be wrong.


Sash window repairs in London is big business and very competitive too!
There are an estimated 800 legitimate sash window repair companies in London and a further 5000 other construction based companies that also provide sash window repairs as part of there overall services – London and the sash window seem to go hand in hand.


The reason for such demand with regards to sash window repairs is the fact that the sash window is now almost regarded as an essential property fashion accessory. Trendy buyers will often not be interested in a property that does not have sliding sash windows or if they do buy will almost always replace the existing windows with new double glazed traditional sash windows.


Sash windows have charm, character and warmth and can make a normal looking house in a very average area stand out as the best in the street sheerly down to the fact that the windows are wooden box sashes.


The sash window does have its critics though and the most common problem you will hear regarding sash windows is that they are rattle, draughty and troublesome in the least to operate.

This is all true of an unkept sash but with the right care and know how sash windows can be put right and give many years of pleasure let use.
If a sash window is the original period window then it will definitely require some level of sash window repairs, this is often referred to as sash window refurbishment or renovation.
The process should transform the sash windows into beatific draught free fully functional windows and costs far less then full replacement.
If you require sash window repairs in London then don’t hesitate to call the friendly team at Mortice & Green!
We repair, refurbish and replace sash windows and would love to help.

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01 Dec

Sash Window Draught Proofing London for over twenty years and still going strong!

  • Are your sash windows draughty and cold?

  • Do you wish your windows would operated the way intended when original installed?

  • Do your sash windows rattle about in the frames?

  • Are your sash window painted closed?


If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions then you probably require sash window refurbishment / overhauling or as a bare minimum professional sash window draught proofing.

The following specifications are a guide to the basic refurbishment and draught stripping services that Mortice and Green provide throughout London.

Sash window draught proofing and refurb:
Remove and discard all parting beads. Remove sash windows from boxes. Clean out part bead channel and carry out any necessary repairs to ensure new part beads fit securely in place. Supply and fit Eco-brush insulation system along meeting points of the mid rail to ensure good insulation of both sliding sash windows. Re-hang both sash windows replacing all sash cords as required were broken or damaged and ensure all balances are correctly adjusted with pulley wheels serviced and lubricated. Replace all staff beads to ensure rattle free function of lower sash replacing any staff bead that is broken or damaged. Make good where staff and part beads have been replaced and/or repositioned with decorators caulk. Supply and fit new parting beading as required (fully primed) with integrated draught excluding brushes and fins so that the running surfaces of both sash windows are insulated and draught proofed. Touch up all window areas affected by the overhaul process.

Sash window refurbishment and restoration:
All of the above but including Remove all paint from both box and sash windows using either heat or chemical solution. Sand down all bare joinery and apply sealing primer coat. Carry out all necessary repairs to joints and decayed sections using new timber (hardwood) and our resin repair system. Make good to all putty lines. Remove and discard all furniture and pulley wheels. Redecorate the newly restored windows and box frames with Dulux undercoat and gloss top coat. Rehang the sash windows on new nylon core sash ropes with new pulley wheels. Replace all staff beading and parting bead for new integrated brush track draught proofing system beads. Check and ensure all windows are correctly balanced and meet in the closed position to ensure a draught proof seal.

Sash window refurbishment with double glazed reproduction sliding sash windows:
All of the above but also the following, Measure up existing box frame and manufacture new solid European oak reproduction lower and upper sash windows to match the specification and design of the original as closely as possible. Supply and fit new sash windows. All Windows to be fully painted to top coat White gloss or satin factory finish. Glazed with UK Pilkington K4.6.4 UV slimline double glazed units, toughened glass as per current building regulation control

If you are interested in having any work carried out on your sash windows then give us a call today, we have been draught proofing sash windows in London since 1994 and our expert sash window refurbishment services are probably the best in the UK.
Mortice & Green sash window repairs – Family run – Fully independent – Professional London based Sash window refurbishment and replacement specialists Since 1994

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22 Nov

Sash Window Draught Proofing London Since 1994 but why is it so popular?

Sash window draught proofing London for over twenty years, but what are the benefits?

We have been providing sash window draught proofing in London since 1994 and it is still as popular as ever and this is down to the fact the you can achieve 70% of the benefits of replacement windows for only 20% the cost of replacement windows!
Think about it, the biggest problem with old sash windows is not that they are single glazed but more so that they are often extremely draughty and rattly.

A professional will be bale to overhaul, refurbish and draught proof a sash window for under £300, the window will be completed in less than a day and you will get exactly the same level of draught proofing to that of a brand new window!

The other advantage of sash window draught proofing over replacement windows is that you will not have to deal with any manufacturing workshop turn around times. You could call up a sash window draught proofing company in London and have your windows filly refurbished and insulated within a couple of weeks of the initial call.

So in our opinion, if you are on a budget or just plain savvy then before you go ahead with replacement windows to fix your draught problem we would highly recommend considering the option of draught proofing and overhauling the windows instead.

Click here for a very interesting video on sash window draught proofing versus double glazed sash windows, don’t take our word for it English heritage say exactly the same thing and can back it all up with some pretty extensive research done in both laboratory settings and also real life scenario settings.

If you live in London and are interested in having your sash windows draught proofed and renovated than give us a call today. We have been sash window draught proofing London since 1994 and were still going strong!

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21 Nov

Is it true that We repair any sash?

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Is it really possible to repair any sash window?


One of the most common calls we get regarding sash window repairs is “can you repair any sash window? The truth is yes, we repair any sash! But in reality of course a lot of sash windows we see are in such a state that it is just not economical viable to repair them and replacement sash windows is often advised as a more cost effective solution.

So in essence it is true to say that we repair any sash window but in reality often the client will choose replacement reproduction sliding sash windows as the cost is either the same as repairing them or in some cases less.

Sash windows are prone to rot just like any other timber product but with the right care and maintenance sash windows can last a lifetime and more. If you have sash windows that are looking worse for wear then seek advice on getting them repaired. If a sash window is left for too long then you could end up in a situation where you may need to replace them.

The best way to tell if your sash windows need repairs or restoration is to feel the surface of window window. Push down against the sash windows surface with your finger nail, the surface may look quite solid but this may only be the many layers of paint applied over the years. The wooden window below the paint could well be rotten and if so will need attention.
Common areas on a sash window that are prone to decay are the sill, bottom rails and the meeting rails. Probe such areas to see if they are solid and if you find soft areas seek advice from a professional sash window repair company.

If you are concerned about your sash windows and believe they may require sash windows repairs why not visit our home page or call us on 020 7118 9191 Mortice and Green sash window repairs London – we repair any sash window and if not economically viable we will happily provide competitive quotations for replacement sash windows. Our reproduction double glazed sash windows retrofit your existing box so no need to fully replace your box sash windows! read the following article for further information on Slimlite double glazed windows

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17 Nov

Double glazing existing single glazed sash windows, a good idea?

If you have sash windows and you live in the UK then you have probably heard about the possibilities of replacing 4mm glass with a slim-line double glazed unit to upgrade your single glazed sash windows to double glazed sash windows.

If you have not then I will explain.

The idea first came to fruition around 12 years ago but didn™t become popular due to technological limitations of double glazed units at the time making it near on impossible to hide the old fashioned large double glazing spacer behind the inner moulding of each window.

Glass companies soon exploited the initial idea and came up with new double glazed units with much smaller discreet spacers and very slim units that had all the same thermal benefits of traditional double glazed units.

This new line of slim-line double glazing has now made it possible for property owners to double glaze existing sash windows in period houses without compromising the properties original architectural heritage.

People living in conservation areas that previously could not have double glazed sash windows due to the massive change in the appearance of the window can now do so without stepping on the local conservation officers toes!

This development has seen a huge rise in the amount of companies providing this service and as you might imagine there are also many chancers trying their hand at doing it too!

Be warned if the process is not done correctly or the wrong glass is used you may end up with sash windows that end up falling apart a year or two after the work is done, or if the gaskets are exposed to sun light and not properly hidden behind the beadings of the window they will degrade and you will have misted up windows.

It is far better to have the windows inspected by a reputable sash window company like Mortice and Green first to confirm suitability and then make sure the company carrying out the sash window work knows what they are doing and is using the correct materials and glass.

There are other options to upgrading your sash windows that are comparable in price and in some ways better too. One way is to have the fixed box frame fully restored and have reproduction sash windows manufactured to replace the old single glazed windows.

The new sash windows should be identical in every way other than the fact they will have been designed for slim line double glazed units as opposed to 4mm glass.

Once fitted, the replacement sash windows will provide the same level of thermal protection as complete replacement sash windows, with far less costs and hassle than replacing the entire box sash window.

You should also remember that a double glazed sash window that is fitted into a box frame that is not properly draught proofed is not going to be any better than a single glazed sash window! The double glazed window relies on the window to be properly insulated against draughts.

You would be surprised to hear just how many windows I see across London every month that are double glazed but not draught proofed, I often wonder just what the heck the so called œsash window repair expert was thinking as he fitted the new double glazed sash windows into the draughty un-insulated box frame? It is a real puzzle¦

If you are considering having reproduction sliding sash windows made then why not give us a call? We can double glaze your existing sliding sash windows or if you prefer we also manufacture solid Oak double glazed reproduction sash windows as well!

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01 May

Sash Windows in the Balance

There are many styles of sash window but all have one common denominator, they all have an operation that requires the weight of the window to be supported to allow ease of opening.

The earliest examples of the sliding sash window had an operation whereby the window would slide horizontally without need for the window to be supported but since around the 18th century most sash windows were designed to slide vertically.

Traditional œhung sash windows reply on a weight system with each window connected to sash cords that are strung over a pulley wheel and attached to a cast iron weight inside the box frame. This cast iron weight is approximately half the weight of the sliding sash, with one on each side they equal the same as the sash window. With the weight of the window balanced by the sash weights the window will lift open and stay open in whatever position the user may choose.

Modern sash windows can sometimes utilise a system referred to as the spiral balance mechanism. The spiral balance is effectively a metal rod that runs up the centre of a strong spring connected at one end. The spring and rod assembly is shrouded within a plastic tube to keep it straight and also for cosmetic reasons. The spring is connected to the box frame sash window run by a screw and the spring is tensioned by turning the metal rod against the spring thus creating tension. Much like some cheap weight lifting and fitness machines the spring mimics the action of gravity by the pulling force of the tensioned spring.

Both sash window balance systems work well but neither a failsafe and will certainly require repair and maintenance over the years.

The most reliable system is, as most professional sash window experts will tell you, the traditional weighted sash window system.

The most common issue with a box sash window is broken sash cords but other problems can occur especially if you replace glass. Older box sash windows will have been weighted for 3mm glass, modern glass is 4mm for safety reasons. This means that if you ever need to re-glaze an old sash window the glazier will no doubt use 4mm glass and you will then unwittingly have increased the windows weight by around 25% The window will then require the sash balance weights to be adjusted to ensure the window still functions as intended. The same would go for spiral balanced windows although the remedy would be simpler as you would only need to increase the tension on the spring to account for the twenty five percent increase in the sash windows weight.

If your sash windows seem to drop closed when you open them or if the top sash slide open on its own then it is likely that you will need either sash cord repairs and or sash window make weights added to the existing sash weights.

All the issues discussed in this article and more can all resolved by visiting our home page or by calling us on 020 7118 9191. We take care of all types of sash window repair work including sash cord replacement, spiral balance replacement and window rebalancing.

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