The job: Welcome to the second part of our series about how we realise a heritage sash-and-casement window, from raw wood to completed installation.
The window in question is one of 36 we’re currently making for an upgrade of the exquisite, period Scottish home of a long-standing customer.
In Part 1 we followed the hands-on development of our window from the arrival of the crude timber battens at our Doune workshop, through to its first assembly, shown in the photo below. (If you missed the first instalment, you can read it at: How we make a Sash-and Case Window. Part 1)
Our approach: So what happens next? Believe it or not, once we’re sure everything fits and functions smoothly and reliably, we then dismantle much of the window again ready for our painters!
After carefully painting all outside-facing parts, these are returned to our joiners to piece everything back together for the second time. They install the parting beads and baton rods, and then go over everything with a fine tooth comb to ensure a pristine finish.
At this time our glaziers also fit the made-to-measure double-glazing, fitted with toughened, low emissive glass and featuring a black spacer which creates the look of a single pane.
Now our window is ready to be transported to its new home.
In the photo below, you can see one of our skilled tradesmen in the first floor bedroom, preparing the opening for our new window.
This involves removing the old window, as well as any panelling and mastic sealants which might detract from the look of the new installation.
Next our new window is wedged into place, and the surrounds insulated and touched up. The downstairs windows had not been replaced at this point, so you can appreciate from the picture below how faithful our design was to the original.
Below is the charming scene that greeted our customer upon entering the room. A beautiful view, beautifully and traditionally framed!
If you missed Part 1, you can read it at: How we make a Sash-and Case Window. Part 1
Or check the great little video one of our talented joiners made to capture the end-to-end process at: How we make a Sash-and Case Window. Part 3
What our customer said:
Our daughter had expected to be out of her room for a night, but returned home to find it dust-sheet free, spotless and ready to use. We're really delighted both with Keysquare's craftsmanship and their consideration for our home and family.
