Thursday 24 December 2015

Window Maintenance in Essex

Windows are an essential part of any building. It is important not just for the ventilation and proper lighting, but it is important for the safety of the building as well. Keep the windows of your office and home under check and in case there is any kind of damage or your windows need repair, call replacement windows Essex for the service and get the solution. Our professionals are trained to meet commercial and domestic projects with ease. We are ISO 9001 registered company, in short, we have all the qualities that you expect to find in professional window repair service provider.

 

Don’t let broken class, tight hinges or loose handle make the window weak point of the building. Keep them in order with us. Call us for window replacement, window installation or for any other window related service. Our wide range of services is designed to meet


We have a team of technicians who can manage in all kinds of window repair and installation service. Established in the year 1996, we have worked on various big and small window glass replacement projects in and around Essex. We work in collaboration with a housing association, estate agents, commercial buildings, government building and professional football clubs.

 

 Whether you are renovating your home, planning yearly repairing service or constructing a new building, hiring a window specialist is a must.

Request a quote online or drop us a call and our experts will be there to assist you.

Monday 7 December 2015

Quick Guide To Replacement Window


A replacement window is a different window which is installed in the opening of an existing window, replacing the existing window. Windows become loose and deteriorate over time, especially from handling the weather for a long time. The new window helps to improve the look of the house as well as helps to be more energy efficient. This leads to considerable energy saving in heating and cooling the room. For much less electricity, the room can be made comfortable by replacing the windows.

Installation

Replacement windows can work in various different situation and can be mounted using different techniques. They are designed keeping these factors in mind.

If a full frame installation is done, the interior and/or exterior trim around the existing window is removed and the old window frame is totally removed. The new window is placed in the opening of the window, studs securing the frame and then the trip is replaced.

If the older window's frame is in good condition, sometimes we opt for insert installation. This is a particularly favourable technique for wooden windows. In this process, the new window is installed inside the existing frame. This is a much simpler process than a full frame installation. However, as one frame is placed inside another frame, the opening gets decreased.

There is another way where only the sashes are replaced and the remaining of the frame is not touched.

Newly constructed windows of recent vintage style generally have a nailing fin on the outer frame. This fin helps us to insert the window from outside of the house. After nailing the window, common tasks like siding, stone veneering, flashing or bricking can be done. The replacement windows London are designed without this nail so they can be installed without disturbing the present fin, veneer, siding or the sheetrock.

Choose Window Replacement Service Carefully


Damaged glass does not handle stress well. You should bring in a quality windows replacement and repair agency who can perform a total windows repair service. You should also ensure that they follow the best practices of the windows repair industry and are polite enough to answer all your questions. They should be available around the clock and work at a time which is best for you. They should charge you fairly and transparently so there is no nasty shock once the work is done.

Emergency service

The agency should be available whenever you need them and should take your security very sincerely. They should come ready to repair the windows. If called on an emergency basis, they mechanics should do the repair on the first go. If they must wait for a replacement part, they should carry the damaged window and clean the area as well. Once they are done that, they should give you an accurate timeline of permanent solution.

Double pane repair

These windows generally suffer from seal stress. Broken seals create condensation between the panes which leads to a foggy or dirty look of the window.  This ruins the look of the window as well as the house itself. Failed seals also reduce the insulation provided by the windows. This changes the condition inside the house and you end up spending more on cooling or heating the place. You should hire professional window replacement services to take care of broken seals.

As a home owner, you might also want to replace the whole window. Any professional agency should be able to do that for you. You should choose an insulated glass unit windows with multiple panes for better energy efficiency.