3 situations where you need sash window repairs London
by Sia Benet AuthorWhen you look at some of the Georgian and
Edwardian houses in London, the chances are that most of them would have those
framed windows. You may or may not know that these windows are known as sash
windows and these were the windows of choice in the Georgian and Edwardian
periods. In fact, these windows continued to be popular even later and even
now. There are many modern homes that have these windows installed and they
become classically attractive to look at. If your home has these windows it is
likely that you will need sash window repairs London from time to time. The
good news is that there are tradesmen who deal in the repairs of these windows.
Like windows of every other type, sash windows
also go through normal wear and tear and require sash window repairs London.
One of the most common issues that you may face is with the putty. Putty is
used to keep the glazing in place and it does crack ultimately. As a result,
water may seep through the windows. But this is no issue at all because the
putty can be easily replaced by a professional. In fact, if the putty is not in
absolute dismal condition, you can change the putty on your own.
Like the putty, the material of the frame also
deteriorates with time. This is especially the case when wood or timber is used
to make the frames. The natural elements can make the timber crack or rot and
the effectiveness of your windows will be compromised in such a case. But sash
window repairs London related to the frames are not as easy as replacing the
putty and it is recommended that you use expert assistance here. It is
important to mention here that most of the modern sash window frames are made
of UPVC. UPVC is a much more durable material than wood and it lasts much
longer and may not need repairs for years to come.
The third and final issue with sash windows
relates to the cord. The cord can break because of continuous use and it also
deteriorates over time. When the cords are not in proper condition, the weights
fall to the bottom of the window frame and you will find it difficult to open
and close the windows. Again, the solution is simple – call for an expert and
they will do the sash window repairs London for you.
Think and you will easily see that none of the
three issues mentioned above are out of the ordinary. Irrespective of the type
of windows that you have, similar issues can occur with all of them. However,
for sash window repairs, you cannot depend on any and every one. Let an expert
handle the matter for you.
It is better to have an expert handle sash
window repairs London because you don’t want to tinker with them. If anything
goes wrong, you may have a high price to pay. Why take this unwanted risk?
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Your third issue is quite interesting, i think we need some professional helps to tackle the issue, right ?
Feb 1st 2017 02:13