Rot repair & timber restoration.
Cutting out rotten timber. Splicing in sound wood. Saving the original frame.
Scope of works
Rot repair is item 01 of 14.
Included in Restoration and Double-glazing retrofit.
| No. | Scope item | Restoration | Double-glazing retrofit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Repair rot — wood-hardener treatment and spliced inlays — this page | ||
| 02 | Unblock painted-shut sashes | ||
| 03 | Service pulleys, hinges and locks | ||
| 04 | Replace sash cords | ||
| 05 | Fix loose joints — reinforce window frames | ||
| 06 | Repair cracked glass | ||
| 07 | Draught-proofing | Optional | |
| 08 | Remove single glazing | ||
| 09 | Rebate sashes and frames for VIG glazing | ||
| 10 | Install vacuum-insulated glazing | ||
| 11 | Add weights to counterbalance heavier glazing | ||
| 12 | Prime exposed timber | ||
| 13 | Ironmongery — install new lifts, fasteners, locks and handles on request | ||
| 14 | Remove rubbish on completion |
Cutting out rot, splicing in sound timber
Rot repair covers a wide range of skills and methods depending on the damage. In most cases, rot is completely cut out and all vulnerable wood is made sound. Where entire sections of the frame need replacing, we use timber from the Accoya® range — chosen for its properties, workability, and sustainability credentials. It is also guaranteed for 50 years. To vulnerable areas, we apply Tricoya® veneers — they finish well and extend the lifespan of original windows considerably.
Repair, or replace the whole window
Our ethos is to repair timber whenever possible. This is vital for listed buildings and conservation areas. It makes financial sense too: a timber window repair costs roughly one-third of a full replacement.
We recommend a survey to determine whether it's possible to repair or whether a full or partial replacement will be necessary. Usually it's possible to repair — cheaper than replacing, and often as energy-efficient.
Restoring windows is worth considering: cheaper than replacement, and often as energy-efficient once the frame is sound and the glazing's right. Current guide prices are on the pricing page.