15 Sep When Sash Window Repair Is Better Than Replacement

Sash windows can look terrible, but actually be okay for repair rather than replacement.

Check the Structural Timber First

Press the blade of a penknife into the frame at the corners and the sill of the sash. If the wood feels firm even though the paint is flaking, it can probably be saved. It’s only when the structural timber has rotted right through that replacement becomes the only option.

Heritage and Planning Rules

Although many people wish to replace their sash windows, if your property is listed or within a conservation area, there may be restrictions placed upon you to keep the original sashes.

Compare the Actual Costs

Sash window repair costs can start from as little as a few hundred pounds for a single sash, whereas replacement sash windows can cost upwards of £1,000 plus for fitting.

Draught Proofing During Repair

The option to draught proof your sash windows as part of a repair is also available, with specialist brush seals fitted to slim profiles to provide high performance thermal insulation.

For Sash Window Repair, visit https://www.sashwindowpreservation.co.uk/services/sash-window-repair/.

Repaired Timber Outlasts uPVC

Well maintained original timber can last over a century; in contrast uPVC lasts for approximately twenty to thirty years and cannot be repaired in the same way that timber can.

Repair is nearly always best on well maintained old timber that is basically sound and will last for centuries or more as opposed to uPVC which lasts for twenty to thirty years and cannot be repaired as timber can.