Glazing Repairs London
Glazing repairs in London are an essential element of maintaining the efficiency and comfort of your home. Replacing your windows is a substantial investment, one that is accompanied by significant labor and material costs.
Fortunately, many common issues with double glazing can be resolved with targeted repair services. These include fixing gaps in seals, fixing leaks, and replacing damaged weather stripping.
Window Repairs
If your windows have been damaged or broken, it is essential that they are repaired as soon as is possible. This will ensure that your home is safe but also that you won't be exposed to further risk of break-ins in the future. You should contact an emergency glazier as soon as your window is damaged or has cracks in the glass. This will prevent further damage and repair the problem. Our emergency glaziers are on call 24 hours a day and can arrive at your home or window within 30 minutes.
Window glazing is a material used to frame windows or doors and helps to regulate the temperature inside your home. It provides an additional layer of insulation to your home by restricting the flow of cold and hot air. This helps reduce your energy consumption. Over time, window glass will begin to wear down. It is crucial to replace it as soon as any problems are noticed. It's relatively simple to replace the window's glass but requires expertise in order to be done correctly and safely.
Sash window repairs
One of the most popular types of upvc or wooden window repair is sash window repair. This includes fixing broken glass and replacing the sash cord, or runners, fixing leaky frames and draught proofing. It is crucial to repair the sash that has broken glass, or damaged putty as soon as possible.
Repair of the casement window
The hinges of casement windows made from upvc or aluminium can become loose. If this happens, it may cause drafts and let cold air into the building. It is also important to remember that many insurance companies will invalidate your insurance policy when the window isn't shut properly. A glazier can replace the hinges and ensure that the window is safe and in good working order.
Foggy windows
Double glazed windows can cloud over time. This can lead to a loss of light or reduced efficiency in energy use. Fortunately, the majority of these issues are simple to resolve and do not need replacement of the whole window. A glazier can wash the window, take off any stains and cover the panes with a seal, to make them clean and bright.
Draught proofing
Draught-proofing windows can make your home more livable, in addition to reducing the noise of the street. london double glazing can install new weather strips and hinges to the frame's bottom that will close the gaps that let cold air in and prevent warm air from getting out.
Wooden window casing
The casing is a vital component of any window because it safeguards and keeps the shape. Over time, harsh weather conditions may cause the casing to loosen, cracked, or rotten. Luckily it is a simple fix for a carpenter, and doesn't require the replacement of the entire window.