If you have wooden sash windows on your house, you could be attracted to change them out with something else. However, this is typically not the ideal method of doing so. Instead, you should think about the restoration of your window using timber sash with a range of advantages, which are discussed below.
Keep the original character of the Property
The most significant benefit of restoring sash windows is that the appearance of your home is protected. This is an important aspect in conservation zones where planning authorities insist on maintaining the traditional design features of homes. Take note that UPVC windows are not suitable in these areas.
If you’re planning to sell your home If you are selling your house, having original and well-maintained wooden sash windows on your home will increase the value of your home. The first thing prospective buyers will notice is the doors and windows. If they’ve been professionally restored, potential buyers will be looking to the other parts of the home more positively. In fact, by taking away the windows in your home and replacing windows with, say, UPVC ones, you might actually reduce the value of your home.
Save money
A sash window repair over replacement can save some cost, since restoration works are usually less expensive than installing completely new windows. Even if your windows appear like they’re in need of repair, this is likely to be the scenario. Our skilled joiners can restore virtually every window. If that’s not feasible, for instance the case of wood rot that is especially destructive, we are able to create exact copies of your windows. These conform to the conservation regulations for conservation areas and listed Buildings.
Draught Exclusion
Every window experiences wear and tear as they age and eventually, they may not fit properly into their frames. In this case your windows can rattle , and cold draughts could infiltrate your home. If you are restoring your windows we can install seals that block draughts, which will result in the virtual exclusion of draughts. The home will not only be more comfortable however, you’ll see a decrease in dust and dirt intrusion into your home, since the draught system is where where such dirt and dust often get into the house.
Improved Efficiency of Energy Efficiency
Installing double-glazed windows and Draught seals, the energy efficiency of your house will be significantly increased. It will keep heat inside the house for a longer period of time. This means that you’ll not be as tempted to switch on the central heating. You should also be able to reduce your energy usage.
Increase your windows’ Life of Your Windows
Many sash windows were installed since the houses were constructed, which may be more than two hundred years back. When you perform a sash window restoration you can prolong the life of your windows further. It is likely that you will find the operation of the windows much more straightforward after the restoration.
