Radial Joinery manufactured and installed five pairs of replacement timber sash windows for this period property in Hatton, near Market Rasen.
The original sliding sashes had deteriorated in several areas, particularly around vulnerable lower sections. The existing frames could remain in place, so we manufactured new hardwood sashes to fit them rather than replacing the complete windows unnecessarily.
All five pairs of sashes were purpose-made in our Lincoln workshop using Sapele hardwood, fitted with double glazing and installed with traditional detailing to suit the property.
Replacement Timber Sash Windows Near Market Rasen
Traditional sash windows form an important part of the appearance of a period property. Their glazing layout, frame proportions, mouldings and opening arrangement all contribute to the character of the building.
When deterioration makes the moving sashes unsuitable for further repair, it may still be possible to retain sound surrounding frames. This reduces the amount of original joinery being removed while allowing the most heavily damaged components to be renewed.
For this project, the existing frames were retained and five pairs of new vertical sliding sashes were manufactured to fit the original openings.
This work forms part of our wider bespoke timber window service for properties across Lincoln and the surrounding Lincolnshire area.
Assessing the Existing Sash Windows
The original windows showed timber decay and damage around several lower sections. These areas are particularly exposed because water can collect around joints, glazing details and horizontal surfaces when protective coatings begin to fail.
Before deciding how to proceed, it is important to assess both the moving sashes and the surrounding frames. Complete replacement is not always necessary if substantial parts of the original window remain sound.
In this case, replacing the sashes while retaining the existing frames provided an appropriate balance between preserving original material and improving the condition and performance of the windows.
Five Pairs of Purpose-Made Sliding Sashes
We manufactured five pairs of replacement sliding sashes to suit the existing frames. Each pair was individually made to the recorded measurements and proportions of its opening.
Producing the sashes specifically for the property allowed us to reproduce the important dimensions and traditional appearance while ensuring the new components operated correctly within the retained frames.
The work included:
- Five pairs of replacement vertical sliding sashes
- Purpose-made construction for the existing openings
- Sapele hardwood frames and sash components
- Traditional proportions and glazing arrangements
- Double-glazed units
- New parting beads and staff beads where required
- Traditional brass Fitch fasteners
Sapele Hardwood Construction
The new sash windows were manufactured using Sapele hardwood. Sapele is commonly used for bespoke external joinery because it offers good durability, stability and machining qualities.
Accurate machining was important because the new sashes needed to fit and operate within the existing frames. The sash sections, joints and glazing details were produced in our workshop before the completed components were prepared for installation.
The finished sashes retained the traditional character of the property while replacing the areas of joinery that had reached the end of their practical service life.
Double Glazing for Improved Performance
The replacement sashes were fitted with Pilkington K clear toughened double-glazed units. Warm-edge spacer bars were also used as part of the glazing specification.
This improved the thermal performance of the new sashes while retaining a traditional timber-window appearance. Toughened glass was included to provide the appropriate level of safety for the installation.
Glazing specifications for period and listed properties must be considered individually. The most appropriate arrangement depends on the building, the existing joinery and any planning or conservation requirements that apply.
Traditional Beads and Brass Fasteners
New parting beads and staff beads were fitted where required. These components help locate the moving sashes within the frame and contribute to their correct operation.
Traditional brass Fitch fasteners were fitted to complete the windows. The brass finish suited the period character of the property and provided a practical method of securing the meeting rails.
The proportions and detailing of small components matter on traditional sash windows. Beads, fasteners and glazing arrangements all affect how the completed window looks and operates.
Prepared for Final Decoration
The replacement sashes were supplied with workshop-applied primer and undercoat, ready for final decoration.
Coating the timber before installation helps protect the joinery during the fitting process and ensures concealed or difficult-to-reach areas receive suitable preparation.
The final painted finish remains an important part of the long-term maintenance of timber windows. Coatings should be inspected periodically and repaired before exposed timber or open joints allow moisture to enter.
Retaining Original Frames Where Practical
Replacing only the failed parts of a window can preserve more of the original building fabric. It can also avoid unnecessary disturbance to surrounding plasterwork, linings and masonry when the existing frames remain serviceable.
This approach is not suitable for every property. If the surrounding frame is extensively decayed or structurally unsound, more substantial repair or complete replacement may be required.
Where localised repair remains possible, our timber joinery repair and restoration service includes sash-window repairs, timber splicing and replacement components.
Period Property Joinery in Lincolnshire
Traditional windows should be considered in relation to the age, appearance and construction of the individual building. Standard replacement products may not reproduce the proportions, mouldings or operating details found in older joinery.
Radial Joinery manufactures purpose-made windows for period homes, listed buildings and character properties. Our broader heritage and period property joinery service includes traditional windows, doors, repairs and accurate replacement joinery.
Manufactured in Lincoln and Installed Near Market Rasen
All five pairs of sashes were manufactured in our Lincoln workshop before being installed at the property in Hatton, near Market Rasen.
Manufacturing in-house gave us control over the measurements, construction, glazing details and preparation throughout the project.
We undertake suitable timber-window and heritage-joinery projects across Lincoln, Market Rasen and surrounding Lincolnshire villages.
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Discuss Your Sash Window Project
If you require replacement timber sash windows or repairs to existing windows near Market Rasen or Lincoln, please send us photographs, approximate measurements and the full property address.
Call 01522 801760, message us on WhatsApp at 07368 659085, or use our project enquiry form.