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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Is it true that We repair any sash?

We repair any sash – blog


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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