This brings us to the subject of sash window restoration. Sash window restoration is a specialist carpentry service that we’re proud to offer here at Mortice and Green. After all, we love sash windows and there’s nothing better than restoring them to good condition. Today we’ll be taking a look at when you might need sash window restoration, how the process works and the best ways to look after your beautiful old windows.

It’s worth noting that you may run into some complications if you’re in a listed building. Depending on the grade, there are some strict regulations around what you can and can’t do with a listed building and while replacement is often a possibility, you’ll need the right permissions to ensure that it does not impact the historical integrity of the building.

That being said, maintenance and repair are important responsibilities when it comes to looking after listed buildings so, depending on the building in question, this may be the best solution going forward. Ultimately you should review your options and decide what works best.

While the restoration process does vary a little depending on the specific circumstances, the basics are the same.

We start by assessing the extent of the damage/wear and what kind of sash window restoration services may be required. Some parts may need to be replaced while others may just need a little care and attention.

At this point, we carefully remove the window from the frame and begin the restoration process. Generally speaking, this can include revarnishing or painting woodwork, replacing fixtures or broken glass, polishing up the glass and finally refitting the window.