Sash window draught pROOfing

If your sash windows are draughty, rattle or have gaps, a draught reduction service will achieve the following benefits:

ensure your windows open and close smoothly

increase your personal comfort

reduce noise levels from outside

improve the security of your windows

reduce your fuel bill

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full draught proofing system includes:

Our Draught Reduction Service includes a full sash cord service

replacement parting beading with weather pile

replacement staff beading with weather pile

 a brush strip in the meeting rail and a refit of your windows with new draught proofing parting and staff beading to complete the draught proofing system

rebalancing of the sash weights

we also offer optional fittings as an extra.​

 

Our Process

Careful dismantling of the sash window

Weighing the sashes and checking the weights correctly FOR counterbalance

Routing in brush strips to the meeting rails

Checking, cleaning, and lubricating the pulleys

Re-cording the window with new cotton sash cord and correct weights

Renewing parting and staff beads with weather pile carriers and brush strips

Removing excess paint obstructing sash running surfaces

Re-fitting the rebalanced sashes in alignment with the beadings

Painting all exposed timber with white primer

Checking the draught-proofed window operates correctly

replacement of the Cord Plug that holds the sash cord knot in place inside the sash box

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Our draught-proofing system starts from £249.99