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Case Study 4:A Challenge for R&R in Historical Hitchin.
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The following customer lived in an 1800’s property with traditional timber sash windows. The house was located on the corner of a High street and was formerly a retail shop. The house had oak sash windows and a large shop front window. .....Read More
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It had been recently purchased and was given a change of use back to a home. The new owners realised the windows were in a very poor state and contacted us in the hope they could be restored. .....Read More
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The sash windows were in an incredible state of disrepair. There were completely rotted sills riddled with woodworm, broken glass, rotted sashes and in one case the box of the sash has large vegetation growing in it.......Read More
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The windows were historic and the building was listed. The new owners were desperate to restore and R&R took up the challenge. The survey was carried out and the detailed quotation was produced......Read More
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The extent of the repairs meant the work had to be undertaken before another winter. The windows were all stuck closed,broken cords,& panes, lots of failed putty and the sashes were broken ......Read More
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The work involved carefully removing the sashes and exposing the full box. All the sills had completely perished. This had over a number of years caused the lower part of the box to rot away......Read More
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The sills were carefully re moved and the lower supporting brickwork needed to be re bedded and re pointed as it was loose. New Iroko sills were installed and the sills were bedded and pointed to ensure no further water ingress occurred......Read More
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The boxes were completely stripped so the timber repairs required could be exposed. New seasoned timbers were fitted to restore the areas of rot and the box was then fully decorated with primers, preservatives, undercoats and gloss......Read More
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The windows were re assembled with new cords and rebalanced with extra make weights. The whole window was then draught proofed using the unique Teflon seal and new furniture was installed......Read More
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The customer requested to have these available to be renovated later in the year. All the boarding was removed and a small access cover was fashioned to match the existing period timberwork......Read More
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The process was captured on camera showing before,during and after.The customer was thoroughly delighted with the outcome and has placed an order to have the main entrance doors renovated...Read More
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The work was commented on by the passing public as they watched the building transform over several weeks and other enquiries have come as a result of their work......Read More
About Us
R&R Window Workshop is dedicated to offering a range of sash and casement window renovation, draught proofing and Double glazing services. Our aim is to restore and renovate period windows using traditional materials and skills. ....Read More
Our Services
We provide a one stop service for Restoration and Draught proofing, Period Single Glazing, Small Repairs, Heritage Double Glazing, Decorating Service for Windows, Grade 1 & Grade 2 Period Properties, New Sash Inserts.... Read More.
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Contact R&R Window Workshop to arrange your for free quote or to discuss your requirements for all sash and casement window renovation, draught proofing and Double glazing services.
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A small selection of our Services - Contact us today for full range
Restoration and Draught Proofing
Our aim is to remove any rot and restore the frame using traditional materials and joinery skills. The renovation service carefully restores the sash window to its former glory and beyond with a modern draught proofing method. Read More
Period Single Glazing
We offer a comprehensive single glazing service for Period Sash Windows, Casement windows and Doors. We use a traditional glazing method of linseed putty and can replace clear, patterned or frosted glass.
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Small Repairs
Our small repair service covers broken cords, single panes of glass replacement, new pulleys, new weights, spiral balances and replacement locks. Even if the window requires no restoration.
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Heritage Double Glazing
We offer a Heritage slim line double glazed unit. The unit comes in a range of UV values and sound proofing properties, the units are gas filled. We double glaze existing Sash and Casement Windows
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