Maintenance

Keep your windows in top condition for years to come

Maintenance

At Complete Timber Window Solutions, we believe that investing in the upkeep of your timber windows is key to their enduring beauty and functionality. Our commitment extends beyond the initial restoration. As part of our commitment to customer satisfaction, we are excited to introduce a complimentary yearly “Window MOT“ for the windows that we have worked on, this is coupled with a tailored maintenance plan for your ease & convenience.
After the complimentary yearly MOT check, we provide you with a detailed report outlining any recommended maintenance measures. For those who opt for our maintenance package, we offer a competitive and transparent pricing structure. This ongoing annual service not only protects your investment but also ensures that your windows remain a source of pride, seamlessly blending with the architectural charm of your property. Trust Complete Timber Window Solutions to keep your timber windows in excellent condition for years to come.

 How it works

  • Free Window MOT

    Our team will get in touch with you to arrange your free site visit where we will survey the windows we have worked on.

  • Recommended maintenance report

    Free recommended report for you to choose if you would like to proceed with the work or not.

  • Accept & Schedule

    If you choose to proceed with the recommended maintenance required then we will provide a transparent estimate and schedule a convenient start date.

  • Works Begin

    We will begin work whilst communicating with you throughout, letting you know how long the work will take and how we are progressing.

  • Complete & repeat

    Hassle free on-going maintenance to keep your windows in tip top condition.

    Simply repeat in 365 days.

  • Feedback & Review

    We are always trying to improve our service, please help us!

    We would welcome and appreciate your feedback, with a google review.

Maintaining Timber Windows

All types of windows require regular maintenance to avoid the need for repair or replacement. Ideally, windows should be inspected every year to check for typical problems. Many windows have been discarded unnecessarily because they have not opened properly, whereas some basic maintenance or minor repair would have restored them to working order.

Some of the problems to be looked out for when inspecting older windows:

Any evidence of structural movement which is deforming the opening and damaging the window – but note that some signs of movement may be so old that they have long since been stabilised or repaired, leaving the window in working order: its deformation expresses its age and character

Evidence that the pointing between the frame and the wall opening is cracked, loose, or missing, allowing moisture and draughts to penetrate around the sash-box or window frame

Timber windows

Recognising problems

Sashes that do not move properly, or at all. This may be due to:

■ Over-painting of the joinery

■ Stop beads that have been fitted too tightly

■ Pulley wheels that have seized up because of over-painting or lack of lubrication

■ Broken sash cords

■ Swelling due to water absorption

■ Inadequate lubrication between the sash and the pulley linings

■ Thicker and heavier replacement glass

■ Failure of hinges on casement sashes

Evidence of water absorption, indicating possible wood decay (Wet rot). The signs to look for are:

■ Interior paint failure caused by condensation

■ Exterior paint failure

■ Opening of the frame joints

■ Degradation of the wood surfaces (where

paint has flaked off) or depressions in the wood surface

■ Cracked, loose, or missing putty

■ Standing water, especially on the cills

■Faults with flashings or water shedding

 Complete timber maintenance solutions

The key to beautiful timber windows is regular on going maintenance