Posts by Patricia
Rotten Wood
If wood is left exposed to the elements the weather will take its toll on it. A poorly painted window sill will become vulnerable to water ingress. Once wet the window sill will inevitably rot and the woodwork will begin to degrade. Replacing rotten sections can be easily done. We will prime, paint and seal…
Read MoreGaps between window wooden frame and stonework
Gaps cause draughts, which are unpleasant to suffer. Mastic re-pointing will fill the gaps and give a professional finish. We use high quality mastic which we do not paint. Painting mastic will lead to peeling and cracking so it is always best to leave unpainted.
Read MoreWhen Sash Windows are painted shut
It is a very common problem! Years of layered paint build up and after a certain point in time the window will no longer open. Really the only course of action at this point is to expertly remove the excess paint whilst not damaging the window, sanding it back appropriately and repainting the sash and…
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