Typically, the first you know something is seriously wrong with your windows is when the painters come in and start scraping down the timber ready for a coat of paint.

If you see them stretch for the magic stuff up above, then it's time to consider calling a window repair specialist first. Why?

If the damage to the timber is deep, then 2 part wood filler (so called because you mix the filler with an activator which starts the hardening process) will cause further damage within a short period of time.

This is because the filler hardens like cement and prevents the wood from expanding and contracting as it would naturally. The result is a pulverisation of the timber as this process continues.

Typically, painters will fill and skim the damaged area with the wood filler so the ongoing damage will be hidden behind this facade. 

Specialist repairers use a combination of techniques to ensure repairs work in harmony with the existing timber. In particular, we use advanced resins specially designed for timber repair work such as Timbabuild resins. 

These resins do not harden into a cement but remain flexibile so that the surrounding wood structures are not pulverised by the constant expansion and contraction.

So next time you have the painters in ... consider calling in the timber experts and leave the painting to the painters.

Technology is enabling the creation of new designs and styles of windows. Importantly with energy costs rising and insulation becoming an important factor in decision making when it comes to windows, we are seeing more innovative companies entering the market. This article by FENSA gives a good overview of styles in the market.

Patio doors are the icing on the cake when it comes to finishing an extension of renovation. They can make up a large part of the budget for a project. FENSA, the industry body, have provided a useful article covering the basics of patio doors design and materials.

An interesting debate in this age of advanced water based vs traditional solvent base paints. Recently, we have seen a return to very traditional paints such as Linseed paint. The debate continues:

​https://paintersworld.co.uk/painters-advice/what-is-the-best-paint-for-exterior-wood