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1. Sashes that won't slide
Because this is a really simple mechanism, most issues such as sticking sashes or a sash that just won't stay open can often be resolved through repair. Often heavy paint build-up can reduce the tolerances required for smooth operation and may need to be stripped back. Joiners refer to this process as easing and re-cording a sash window.
2. Draughty sash windows
These doors are on their way out tomorrow for installing, but before they do they are having a final inspection and clean.
It was very pleasing to go and look at a project we completed for a client during late 2018.
Working on old houses with heritage and historical significance is a common thread in our workshop.
For some time I've wanted to read this book.
Our business survives on making unique items that can't be found in depots, merchants or retailers.
Sharpening and setting up tools is not all that difficult but it is an essential step to get good results.
After working on a recent conservatory project we have a couple of sample double glazed units in our workshop.
Nearly all timbers can be used as a solid wood or alternatively veneered onto a stable and cheaper core material.
It's not often a moulding plane is useful in most typical joinery workshops today. Not because the planes give poor results.
The range of wood we have found best for making wood windows are Accoya, Oak, Idigbo, Iroko, Sapel