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Maintenance issues – windows are rotten and/or do not work properly

Wood has been the natural choice for windows for centuries and there are many excellent examples of wooden windows which are over 100 years old and still perfectly serviceable today. Wood is a natural renewable resource and, when adequately and appropriately maintained, can give many years of useful service. Additionally, when wooden windows shows signs of weathering, they can be sympathetically repaired to extend their life. This option is not available with man-made alternatives which will fade and discolour over a period of time.

Inevitably, however, windows reach the point where they are beyond repair and require replacement at which time it may be possible to incorporate modern technology to upgrade their performance whilst maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the originals. Alternatively, you may wish to take the opportunity to replace the windows with something that is more in keeping with the period of the building, where uPVC or aluminium replacements have been used in the past, or for a design that is more aesthetically pleasing.

To ensure that you achieve the maximum life from any external joinery including windows, it is very important to instigate a regular maintenance routine which will involve inspection and cleaning on a quarterly basis after the final protective covering (paint or stain) has been applied in accordance with the paint manufacturers’ instructions. Additionally, to enable sliding sash windows to operate smoothly, apply a silicon spray or candle wax to the pulley stiles regularly and always treat your windows with care, avoiding slamming them shut or forcing them open and always use the window furniture provided. For further information refer to our guide to joinery maintenance.

Our Customers say...

CASEMENT WINDOWS IN A BUILDING CONVERSION -

The quality of the finish is far in excess of our expectations and the fitting process could not have been smoother.

Mr. Michael Heap, Hartfield, East Sussex
HARDWOOD GATES - March 2011 -

Once again, it was a pleasure to have your staff at our house and we are delighted with the end result.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS -

Thanks again - the new windows look great, and are perfectly in keeping with the age of the building. I would have no hesitation in recommending Parsons in the future - in fact, I already have!

Mr. James Fulforth, Buxted, Sussex
CUSTOM-MADE OAK CUPBOARD DOORS -

I would like to express my thanks to Phil, Luke and Jake for the excellent work they have completed here and to Trevor for his detailed plans before the job started.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
TIMBER ROOFLIGHT -

I appreciated the time you took with me on the occasion I visited your shop and feel that the service you provided was very professional.

Mr. Tony Wilks, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire
BESPOKE WINDOW USING ORIGINAL GLASS -

We were very pleased with the efficiency of your staff, especially with regard to the tricky job of successfully removing the 76 year old stained glass windowpanes....

Mrs. Averil Garritt, Two Chimneys, Lewes, Sussex - December 2011
OAK LEADED LIGHT CASEMENT WINDOWS -

We would like to praise the excellent work carried out at Heart's Delight by Phil and Jake. Their work was first rate and they carried it out expertly and tidily, we are very grateful.

Mr. and Mrs. Green, Kent
FITTED WARDROBES -

Thank you so much for the wonderful design and manufacture of this furniture. I was also very impressed with the installers who worked so hard and were so respectful of our home.

Mrs. E. Wadee, Tunbridge Wells
CUSTOM MADE DOORS TO MATCH PERIOD FEATURES -

I am extremely pleased with the workmanship and quality of my doors and have had many compliments from friends and neighbours. Thank you for doing such a great job.

Mrs. Arlene Toth, Eastbourne, Sussex
WOODEN CURVED FRONT DOOR AND FRAME -

The goods are built to an excellent standard, the dialogue during the design and construction was most helpful and your fitters provided a very high standard of workmanship.

Mr. Graham Reeve, Kenley, Surrey
REPLACEMENT TRADITIONAL SLIDING SASH WINDOWS IN A VICTORIAN VILLA -

We are very pleased with the windows which look terrific and the quality is great. Your installers were helpful and productive.

Mr. and Mrs. Sparey, Hastings, Sussex

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