Window and door joinery in Spalding

Sash windows

All of our windows are hand made to measure in our workshops. We also offer a supply and fitting service as well as boarding up, if required.

Developed over many years, our expertise lies with working with listed buildings. From period manor houses to grade 1 and 2 category buildings, we have constructed exacting replicas of all forms and types of casement windows.

Once completed, the heating and weather integrity is greatly improved as well as the cosmetic appearance, not to mention the cosmetic appearance. Visit our YouTube channel for example of our work.

Sash window repairs and renovation

At The Old Forge Woodturners, we also offer renovation and draught proofing of sash windows. Providing our help and expertise means that in many cases, you can renovate rather than replace your existing sash windows, retaining all the charm and original character.

Traditional wooden box sash windows look great and are extremely durable. With a small amount of general maintenance, they will withstand the elements and the test of time. However, flaking paint, missing putty, open joints and gaps around the perimeter of sash windows can lead to moisture ingress and wood decay. Common areas prone to rot are the windows sills, bottom rails, top meeting rails, lower sections of outer linings and lower sections of pulley stiles.

We are fully skilled in all traditional carpentry and joinery methods associated with windows of all varieties. Where relevant, we can use epoxy resins systems in conjunction with traditional timber repair techniques, bringing decayed or damaged sliding sash windows to their former glory. This system is ideal for carrying out repairs ‘on site’ which means the windows do not have to be removed, thus not creating any secondary damage to existing plaster work.

When it comes to window sills, we can replace the full width of the sill or in many cases, the sill may be renovated, spliced and repaired. We also replace the lower sections of outer linings and lower sections of pulley stiles, with housings cut into the new sill to accommodate the pulley stiles, if required. Our new hardwood window sills and all timber used is weatherproofed and can be finished to your specifications.

Sash window renovation

• Staff beads, parting beads and sash cords replaced
• New parting and staff beads fitted
• Upper and lower sashes released
• Sashes checked and re-hung to ensure free movement up and down
• Sash cords replaced, and sash weights balanced
• Draught proofing installed into both top and bottom sashes
• New glazing putty
• Installation of new window hardware, sash lifts and pulls
• A range of security options available

Sash window draught proofing

Sash window repairs can include a draught proofing system that will eliminate the common problems associated with this style of window.

This additional improvement to the age old window design can increase your windows resistance to wind and rain, allowing them to function as they were intended – without the normally associated problems including cold draughts, rattles and heat loss.

Why choose hardwood windows?

When choosing the right windows for your home, there are several things to consider – the overall aesthetics, the planning regulations, finish, functionality, and most importantly, durability. Wooden windows have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years which is in part, down to the developments in high performance wood finishes and protective coatings. These coatings provide the wood with maximum life span and also enhance the appearance. The grain of hardwood trees is denser, straighter and subtler than softwood in many applications, making them more expensive than the softwood windows. The West African hardwoods such as Sapele and Idigbo are knot free and have a smoother, tighter grain making them much more durable. European Oak does have figuring and knots to an extent which many consider adds to its appeal. Iroko is a relative of Teak and best finished with an oil, if left untreated, it mellows to an attractive pale silver.

We also provide a traditional sliding sash range, with pulleys and weights. The pulleys tend to be used for listed and protected buildings where the frame lives inside the outer leaf in order to hide the sash boxes, which are covered by a deep timber architrave. We can also employ a spring balance system where required, which is ideal for a narrow frame or smaller window and it is a more cost effective solution if you are considering replacing your traditional sash windows, having fewer moving parts and less maintenance.