Restoration of two sash windows near the centre of Paignton. Both windows had not been touched for many years so were in quite a bad state of repair. Broken sash cords, rotten cills and very little putty holding the glass in place.
Firstly I removed the sashes from the frames and sanded them back to the bare wood. I then removed and replaced the loose putty. To cut down on draughts and rattles I cut channels into the top and both sides of the top sash to allow brush pile carriers to be fitted.
The frames needed quite a bit more attention. Once all the beading was removed I was able to cut out and replace sections of rotten wood. I then sprayed the inside of the weight boxes with wood preserver and woodworm killer.
Next the sashes were re-hung having adjusted the weights accordingly.
Finally new brush pile staff and parting beads were fitted to help to draught proof the windows.
New putty take a few weeks to cure so I had to return at a later date to paint the outside of the windows.
