Sliding Sash windows, as all components of property, are made to work for your convenience. A Sliding Sash window should be designed and installed by a professional Sliding Sash window fitter or installer in such way that they could stand the test of time. Unfortunately, no matter how well Sliding Sash Windows are built, wrong installed Sliding Sash Windows will not perform efficiently and won’t last as long as they should. Getting the best Sliding Sash window fitters who have experience is a must.
Understanding that Sliding Sash Windows installation is playing one of the biggest roles in product performance, we as Sliding Sash Window fitters in London want our customers to know at least a little bit about this process. Below we have prepared a short and easy to understand description about the main points of well-done fitting.
Sliding Sash Window installation process:
• Removing old Sliding Sash Windows / preparing the opening.
1) Before removing the old Sliding Sash Windows it is needed to ensure that the specification of the replacement units are correct.
2) Your Sliding Sash Window installer / fitter should check if the old window is not supporting any part of the building.
3) Old Sliding Sash Window should be safely disposed.
• If required, sashes of new Sliding Sash Window should be removed.
1) Usually it is recommended to remove sashes while installing the frame – for simpler and safer Sliding Sash Windows installation.
• Choosing the right position in opening.
1) Sliding Sash Window frame should be solidly inserted into the opening using wedges – to ensure that the frame remains square.
• Any frame components that were supplied separate should be fitted.
1) There can be some single frame components that were supplied separate to allow easier Sliding Sash Windows installation. They should now be fixed to the frame.
• Reinstallation of sashes.
1) Now, when the Sliding Sash Window frame is in its position, the sashes can be refitted according to the manual instructions.
• Adaptation of the locks and hinges.
1) It is necessary to adapt the locks and hinges correctly – for a long term performance.
If you’re looking for the best Sliding Sash Windows installer or Sliding Sash window fitter in the UK with experience of installing Sliding Sash Windows in London please contact us at STORK SASH WINDOWS, LTD.