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DRAUGHT PROOFING

We offer draught-proofing systems for wooden doors, casement windows, and sash windows

 

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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Our full draft proofing system includes:

A full sash cord service

replacement parting beading with weather pile

Rebalancing of the sash weights

replacement staff beading with the weather pile

Routeing a brush strip into the meeting rail to complete the draught-proofing system.

 

Our Process​​

Careful dismantling of the sash window

Weighing the sashes and checking the weights correctly counterbalances

Routing in brush strips to the meeting rails

Checking, cleaning, and lubricating the pulleys

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

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

Removing excess paint obstructing the 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 holds the sash cord knot in place inside the sash box

 

Our draught-proofing systems start from £249.99

 

We also offer a painting service from £299.99 per window, internal & external.

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