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Newhaven
Twelve sash windows in Newhaven
Rattling, painted-shut Victorian sashes repaired, re-corded and draught-proofed, so they open easily and keep the heat in.
Project facts
Location
Newhaven
Duration
3 weeks
Budget
Under £20k
Completed
2026
Team lead
Dan Mortise
N° 01 — Stage diary
How the job unfolded, week by week.
Every client gets this as a weekly update with photos. Here is the short version.
01Day 1Survey
Every window measured and photographed.
02Week 1Workshop
Sashes out in pairs, repaired with spliced timber.
03Week 1–2Boxes
Frames repaired in place and pulleys freed.
04Week 2Draught-proofing
Brush seals routed into beads and staff.
05Week 2–3Glazing and paint
Reglazed and painted in linseed paint.
06Week 3Rehang
Re-corded, balanced and rehung.
N° 02 — Finished
N° 03 — Materials
- Spliced-in Accoya repairs
- New cords and pulleys
- Draught-proof brush seals
- Slim double glazing (where allowed)
- Linseed paint
N° 04 — In their words
Warmer house, no more rattling, and they actually open.
Sophie, Newhaven
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