Based in the heart of Frome, Somerset
Who we are
We are a small business based in Frome, Somerset. We have been specialising in the repair, replacement and full restoration of wooden box sash windows and instalation of secondary glazing since 2016. We have built up an excellent reputation in the local area as sash window experts.
Why we do it
We recongise the importance of timber sash window restoration to our architectural heritage. We take pride & the pleasure in returning these historic windows back to their original beauty!
What We Do
Draught proofing, wooden window repairs, double glazing of existing wooden windows, modern secondary glazing and full sash window replacements
We dedicate ourselves to restoring the character of your home & increasing the value of your property, something we are proud to be a part of.
Understanding your windows
A box sash window operates by counterbalancing the weight of the sash against weights attached to a cord and passed over a pulley. These weights (usually cast iron, sometimes lead) travel up and down in a box, concealed within the window frame, hence the name Box Sash Windows. A dividing strip (wagtail) is often suspended within the box to prevent collision of the weights. Access to the weights is by means of a removable pocket, usually cut into the inside of the box lining but occasionally found on the inner box face, hidden behind wooden shutters. Parting beads are set into grooves running down the middle of the linings, holding the pockets in place and forming a channel for the outer, top sash. The channel for the inner, bottom sash is formed by the parting bead and staff bead, running around the inside perimeter of the frame.
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