Thursday, December 8, 2011

How Sash Window Refurbishment Increases The Sale Value Of Your House.

By Lisa Joy Allen


The market value of a property is what someone is prepared to pay for it. How sash window restoration can increase the sale value of your property is an issue that should exercise the mind of property owners whether or not they intend selling immediately. Restoration may increase the sale value, and also the personal value of a property to its owner.

The frames of sash windows move vertically, up or down. When working well they shift easily and remain where they are left. Balance is secured by means of weights that counter balance the weight of frames, making for smooth movement with runners of either side of the frames. Spaces can be left at the top and bottom of the panes allowing cooler air to flow in and warmer air out.

This type of window has been used since the seventeenth century. It was particularly favored by architects during the Georgian and Victorian periods. From a practical perspective the feature allows light and air into buildings and keeps out bad weather, especially when used with heavy curtaining. From the aesthetic perspective the windows impart wonderful balance and harmony. They are particularly distinctive features of Georgian architecture.

Another merit is that even top floor windows may be cleaned on both sides. The one frame is pulled down and cleaned on both sides from within a room. Then it is pushed up, the other frame replaces it and can also be cleaned thoroughly. As frames deteriorate in the course of time this advantage may be lost.

The easy movement of frames may be impeded by swollen or warped wood in the frames or runners. Dirt and flaking paint may also play a part in cause a frame to stick fast and remain immovable despite lusty heaves and verbal encouragement from below. Thin ropes that connect weights to the frames might break or get entangled, as is their wont. Then, nothing will shift a frame and it will remain poised a few inches from the ledge, waiting to slam shut.

The wear and tear depredations on sash windows may be overcome by effective restoration. Professional restorers can return then to their pristine state. The frames will be removed and cleaned, the beading replaced and runners cleaned of dirt and excessive paint. The ropes connectingthe frames to weights will be replaced and balanced so that the frames slide effortlessly, and remain where they are left.

They will approach the house being impressed by its outside appearance but, from experience, being fearful of the way in which the windows may function. When the agent snaps back a catch and slides the window up silently, using only her little finger, she will see how sash window restoration can increase the sale value of your property.




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