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Why Original Wooden Windows and Doors Are Worth Keeping
The case for restoring original wooden windows and doors rather than replacing them is straightforward: the timber used in older properties is typically denser and more dimensionally stable than modern equivalents, the profiles and proportions are appropriate to the building, and a well-restored window or door will perform better and last longer than a modern replacement at a comparable cost.
Replacement is sometimes necessary — but it is always a last resort. Our starting point is a thorough assessment of what is there and what it will take to bring it back to a sound, attractive, and functional condition.
What the Work Covers
Frame and joint repairs
Addressing rot, movement damage, failed joints, and structural weakness
Sash and casement repairs
Restoring opening mechanisms to correct, smooth operation
Glazing bead replacement
Where original beads are damaged or missing
Stripping
Full removal of old paint or finish layers without damaging the underlying timber
Surface preparation
Filling, sanding, and priming to a clean, stable surface
Staining and polishing
To a client-specified or period-appropriate finish
How a Project Works
Assessment
Inspection of all windows or doors in scope; structural and finish condition noted
Proposal
Written scope listing each element, recommended treatment, and cost
Workshop or on-site work
Frames worked on site or removed to the workshop depending on the nature of the repair
Preparation and finishing
Stripping, repairs, and refinishing carried out in sequence
Rehang and hardware
Frames rehung, hardware refitted or replaced
