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Windows repainted in Southampton
Restoring the numerous large windows on this older Southampton residence was a key and demanding aspect of its complete refurbishment. The windows were in terrible condition, necessitating considerable time and effort to bring them up to standard and in line…
Read MoreHow not to repair windows
Some time ago I posted after seeing the result of a door hung by a so-called carpenter. Reference the post below. How not to hang a door | Carpentry Services Southampton (southamptoncarpentry.com) Recently I came across this excuse for a repair…
Read MoreSecondary glazing
Secondary glazing manufactured and fitted to a timber bay window. This format of secondary glazing is common in Europe. Essentially, a second window is fitted into the reveal. The secondary windows open inwards so the original bay window remains intact with…
Read MoreAqua seal
A rebate can be machined around the edge of a wooden window to accommodate Aqua seals. Fitting an Aqua seal will eliminate most if not all draughts and save money in the long run on energy costs. The seals can protrude…
Read MoreRebuilding an Oak Porch and leaded windows
There were two design issues with this porch resulting in considerable rot . The roof did not overhang sufficiently to allow water to run off into a gutter instead the water simply poured off the roof and onto the cills. The leaded windows…
Read MoreDraught proofing
Proofing Sash Windows Sash windows can be draughty, particularly older examples. In fact the total amount of escape of heat around a box sash window is equivalent to having a hole about 4” square to the outside world. Fitting…
Read MoreSignificantly reduce heat loss and save money
A single clear window film that reduces thermal loss to such an extent that your single glazed windows will now perform BETTER than a double glazed unit.A Double glazed unit has a ‘U’ value of between 3 and 1.8 this…
Read MoreTHE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITION
By Vicky Alley I began my joinery journey a little later in life than is considered usual. I discovered a love for woodwork whilst up-cycling furniture and decided to go to college to do a joinery diploma at age 38….
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Removal of Collins windows
After the removal of the old windows and prior to the installation of the new replacements the cills in part needed to be replaced. It is usually the external component of the cill that needs to be replaced as this…
Read MoreHerbert Collins – Architect
Herbert Collins 1885-1975 was a British architect.He designed many suburban developments in Southampton primarily but not exclusively around the Highfield and Basset Green area of Southampton.Distinctive in their design and built during the 1920s and 1930s. Today their uniqueness is…
Read MoreA conservatory worth saving
This conservatory was worth saving a replacement would cost at least 5 times more than the renovation work that I carried out. It was saved just in time,another winter would have seen it rot beyond repair. The basic skeleton was…
Read More16th Century windows
Its nice to come accross such delights. The customer asked for a survey of these windows and I was suprissed at their condition some areas require a bit of attention particulary on the Oriel window which has a established mini…
Read MoreA stained glass window in Southampton.
A particularly tricky project with possible issues arising from the stained glass segments falling out or worse still breaking. The stained glass itself is in a very ‘tired’ condition with the lead cames shot and the cement between the cames…
Read MoreYorkshire lights
This example required new shoes -the sliding windows run along Oak or metal runners fixed to the cill and housed in a rebate cut to the underside of the bottom rail, known as a plough groove
Read MoreAn opener extensively damaged by wet rot.
A wooden window damaged by wet rot and how it was repaired
Read MoreNew lease of life for a neglected window
What we did to renovate an old wood frame window in Southampton
Read MoreMajor rebuild of a bay window.
This bay required extensive refurbishment. Cutting out of most of the bottom 20% , new windows, removal and repair of all the leaded glass before re-fitting. and the introduction of secondary glazing into the leaded windows – the lead came…
Read MoreLeaded windows repairs
This was a challenging project. The leaded windows had extensive rot to the bottom rail and both the left and right hand stiles. New windows were made. Because of the long term exposure to high moisture laden timber frames the…
Read MoreRepairing leaded windows in Southampton
An inevitable problem when removing leaded glass from a rotten window is that the solder can break at the joints and/or the edge came breaks away. Generally the longer the glass has been in place the more likely this will…
Read MoreOak Slips in Southampton
Often it is the case that the mitre joint on a cill opens up. This happens a result of shrinkage usually after a prolonged spell of dry weather. The joint will remain open and this will allow moisture to penetrate…
Read MoreCircular windows
A opportunity arose for me to undertake some circular work. The window in question had been re-glazed approximately 10years ago. Unfortunately the glazier did not measure the bend correctly and had to fit the glass ‘off centre of the bend’….
Read MoreWindow cill replacement
This started as a small area of rot in one of the corners. But once I started It became apparent that the whole cill had perished. The exterior walls had been rendered and the interior walls plastered after the window…
Read MoreSash window rescue
About ten years ago these two sash windows had double glazed units fitted after the original glass had been removed. Because the original rebates that the old glass sat in was not deep enough, the contractor machined them so that…
Read MoreScarfing in
An area of wet rot to a 1930s window appears to be the result of either water ingress past the putty or insufficient primer used when painting a previous repair. As you can see I made a cut out of…
Read MoreBalanced or Lifting Shutters
The cords had broken on these shutters, and I could not locate the pockets to access the weights in order to re-cord them. I had to refer to a publication by George Ellis titled ‘Modern Practical Joinery’, printed in…
Read MoreNew for old: Replacing Window Frames
The wooden frames to this turn of the 20th century property were in a remarkable condition, the owner had records going back to 1930 showing a schedule of maintenance, the house had been in the family since it was built! however…
Read MorePorch in Southampton
This particular porch is in good condition apart from the corner post and cill. The rotten timber was cut out and a hard wood replacement offered up and glued in place, Merranti was used for the post and the cill,…
Read MoreRefurbishment of 1950s Crittal windows in Southampton
This particularly fine example of a double bow window manufactured and installed in the early 1950s was made by Crittal, who have been trading since 1849 originally in Braintree Essex. The steel windows are almost as good as the day…
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