MissKing Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi all,At some stage in the past the original windows of my house have been removed and replaced with non-sash modern things. I think the whole bay has been totally rebuilt as the window sills are higher and the shape does not match my neighbours.I want to get this knocked out and rebuilt as the original window would have been. Has anyone has any experience of doing this to their property? I'm guessing it won't be a cheap job, as as well as the bay window being rebuilt I'll need new sash windows made! Any anecdotes / recommendations for tradespeople gratefully received. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpool Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 You could try contacting Martin Rachon (07845 416211) as he is a partner in a business that supplies new replacement wooden sash windows, and is also a good builder. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-782080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattH Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 there,s plenty of firms out there who'll offer you a quote for making them. Google it!!From my perspective as a decorator my advice would be to specify a hard pine and you provide the primer - Sandtex primer or Rubbol AZ. Ask them mix the primer with 20% white spirit and some dryers and prime the putty lines. It'll dry pretty quick then. When your painter paints them specify Rubbol AZ paints or Sandtex. The Dulux exterior paint system is not as good as the Sandtex one and it's more expensive.Acryilic primers start to fail in two years. They are useless on the outside. So if you want to waste money on decorating them again and again. Let your decorator use acrylic primers.Good Luck,Matthew Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-782203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKing Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi Matthew thank you for the tips! I've found plenty of companies who remake the windows, but can't find much about the actual original bay (casements maybe?) being rebuilt to match an original window. The stone mouldings etc. I will get a few companies to come and give me a quote for sure, but thought hearing about other people's experience would be useful :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-782276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeli Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Mike Bester of Dulwich Sash Windows replaced all our single glazed aluminium framed windows and restored them with double glazed wooden sliding sash windows. He did an excellent job and price wise was the most competitive. I recommended him to a friend recently who was also very happy with his work. I don't have his number to hand but you'll find his info easily if you google the company name. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-782364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKing Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks Jeli - I'll look him up! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-788538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j11ames0208 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 We at French and Sashey repair and replace Timber Windows and Doors. We Draughtproof sash windows, casement windows, front doors and french doors plus also offer painting as a separate service.https://www.facebook.com/frenchandsasheywindowswww.frenchandsashey.co.ukFREE QUOTES James Barratt 0207-112-8447 or 07834-777-948 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-805747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j11ames0208 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 We at French and Sashey repair and replace Timber Windows and Doors. We Draughtproof sash windows, casement windows, front doors and french doors plus also offer painting as a separate service. We have a mobile workshop and apart from being fitted with onboard generator and solar panels, we make direct replacements on-site from within it as needed.https://www.facebook.com/frenchandsasheywindowswww.frenchandsashey.co.ukFREE QUOTES Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/49141-rebuilding-sash-windows/#findComment-805749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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