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)Further information on the repair of windows can be obtained from the following organisations:
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings offer technical advice on all aspects of maintaining historic buildings, and publish a pamphlet Repair of Wood Windows37, Spital SquareLondon E1 6DYTelephone: 020 7377 1644
The Georgian Group publish information on the history and development of the timber sash6 Fitzroy SquareLondon W1T 5DXTelephone: 020 7387 1721
English Heritage publish a series of leaflets Framing Opinions, covering issues of repair and maintenance of timber and metal windows, energy efficiency, draught proofing, and historic window furnitureCustomer ServicesPO Box 569Swindon SN2 2YRTelephone: 01793 414910
Several national companies offer window refurbishment services, both in terms of repair of window types ranging from timber sashes to metal frames and replacement handmade glass, and in upgrading of thermal and acoustic performance.
Many of these advertise in the Building Conservation Directory.
However, there may well be other smaller, local companies who can offer a comparative service. Please be aware that the Council can neither endorse nor recommend any product, company or supplier.Further information on the repair of windows can be obtained from the following organisations:
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings offer technical advice on all aspects of maintaining historic buildings, and publish a pamphlet Repair of Wood Windows37, Spital SquareLondon E1 6DYTelephone: 020 7377 1644
The Georgian Group publish information on the history and development of the timber sash6 Fitzroy SquareLondon W1T 5DXTelephone: 020 7387 1721
English Heritage publish a series of leaflets Framing Opinions, covering issues of repair and maintenance of timber and metal windows, energy efficiency, draught proofing, and historic window furnitureCustomer ServicesPO Box 569Swindon SN2 2YRTelephone: 01793 414910
Several national companies offer window refurbishment services, both in terms of repair of window types ranging from timber sashes to metal frames and replacement handmade glass, and in upgrading of thermal and acoustic performance.
Many of these advertise in the Building Conservation Directory.
However, there may well be other smaller, local companies who can offer a comparative service. Please be aware that the Council can neither endorse nor recommend any product, company or supplier. |
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)Great care will need to be taken to protect any old glass, and any panes that are removed during repair to the window frames should be reset. The insertion of double glazing will not be acceptable. Any other alterations such as weather stripping and draught proofing will need to be clearly shown on the details submitted to discharge the condition. Again, the repainting should match the existing.
The repairs to the plaster will also need to be carried out in a like for like manner using materials, methods and finishes to match the existing.Great care will need to be taken to protect any old glass, and any panes that are removed during repair to the window frames should be reset. The insertion of double glazing will not be acceptable. Any other alterations such as weather stripping and draught proofing will need to be clearly shown on the details submitted to discharge the condition. Again, the repainting should match the existing.
The repairs to the plaster will also need to be carried out in a like for like manner using materials, methods and finishes to match the existing. |
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