Sash and case windows in Glasgow
Glasgow is full of sash and case windows, and most of the problems people have with them are fixable. Rattles, draughts, ropes that have snapped and sashes painted shut are all repairable without losing the original windows.
In a tenement or a period villa the windows are part of the building's character, and in a conservation area you may not be permitted to replace them with uPVC anyway. The good news is that the common complaints have nothing to do with the timber being beyond saving. Broken cords, worn parting beads and perished draught seals cause most of it.
Where the glass is the problem rather than the frame, slim units can often be fitted into a refurbished sash, which gets you modern thermal performance while keeping the sightlines and the look from the street. Whether that is possible depends on the sash depth, which we check on site.
Signs you need this
- Sash rattling in the wind
- Cords snapped so the sash will not stay up
- Draughts around the sides and the meeting rail
- Windows painted shut and impossible to open
- Single glazing you want upgraded without losing the character
How the job runs
- 1Assess the sash
We check the timber, the cords, the beads and the depth available for glazing.
- 2Repair the mechanism
Cords renewed, beads replaced, draught seals fitted, sashes eased so they run properly.
- 3Upgrade the glass where possible
Where the sash allows, slim double glazed units replace the single glazing.
What it costs
Repairs are priced per window and depend on how much of the mechanism needs renewing. Glazing upgrades depend on sash depth, which is why we survey before quoting.
Call 07866 367974 for a priceCommon questions
Can I put double glazing in a sash window?
Often yes, using slim units, provided the sash is deep enough to take them. We measure the rebate on site to confirm.
I am in a conservation area, what am I allowed to do?
Repair and like for like restoration is generally the safest route, and replacement with uPVC is often not permitted. Check with the council before committing to anything, and we can work to what they will accept.
My sashes rattle constantly, is that fixable?
Yes. Rattle is usually worn parting beads and missing draught seals, both of which are straightforward to renew.