We have detected unusual traffic activity originating from your IP address. Why did this happen? This page appears when online data protection services detect requests coming from your computer network which appear to be in violation of our website's terms of use. Art Deco Image Gallery Siting, layout and form Common problems and remedies Remedies: windows and doors Remedies: roofing and cladding Remedies: internal walls and ceilings Remedies: matching new to existing Interior features and finishes Windows, doors and other joinery Common problems include poor thermal performance, jamming and sticking, and deterioration or corrosion of the frame. Frames in poor condition Jammed windows and doors Most art deco houses will still have their original windows, though in some they have been replaced – for example with aluminium glazing units. Windows in art deco houses may be in poor condition due to the lack of protection from weather resulting from:
the absence of eaves the fact that the hoods seen above windows – if they are present at all – provide only minimal protection from water coming down the wall the fact that flashings were minimal by current requirements and are likely to have corroded or moved in ways that open up gaps for moisture. If timber window frames have not been properly protected from moisture, they may swell, warp, stick and rot. Steel frames may have corroded (Figure 1). If window frames have deteriorated, they are likely to need replacement. From a heritage point of view, timber is the preferred material for replacement of original timber frames, although this is likely to be considerably more expensive than other options. Timber frames can be double glazed or new sashes made if the rest of the frame is still sound. A well fitted timber window with double glazing is more thermally efficient than a double-glazed aluminium frame. E2/AS1 does not include direct-fixed stucco cladding as an Acceptable Solution, nor does it include timber windows.
Some useful details can be found in the BRANZ publication Weathertight Solutions Volume 2: Stucco, 2nd edition. Also see Compliance paths for information about Alternative Solutions. Original window frames will be single glazed. Original timber frames may have been replaced by aluminium frames, which are likely to be more airtight than timber frames, but – unless installed very recently – are unlikely to incorporate thermal breaks or double glazing.Thermal efficiency can be improved by replacing original glazing units with new ones that incorporate double glazing and – if made from aluminium – thermal breaks. As noted above, for both heritage and thermal performance reasons timber is preferred, though it is more expensive. Other options for improving thermal efficiency (in approximate increasing cost order) are: installing heavy drapes that have a Velcro seal down each side of the window (the seals should be hidden by the drapes regardless of whether the drapes are open or closed)
adding removable secondary glazing (see below) that can be installed to reduce heat loss in winter and removed in summer to maintain ventilation removing existing glass and replacing with insulating glass units installed into the sash using a small aluminium section. Secondary glazing is a less expensive option than insulating glass units. With this, plastic film, magnetically attached plastic sheet, plain or low-E glass is installed inside the existing glass with a still air gap between them. Research (largely carried out at BRANZ) found that secondary glazing gave R-values from 0.36 to 0.57 m2 K/W. This confirms that secondary glazing can be used as a functional alternative to retrofitted insulating glass units (IGUs) in existing domestic single-glazed window frames. (In fact, the performance exceeded the expected performance of IGUs retrofitted into the existing framing due to the secondary glazing effectively insulating the framing.) The cause of the window jamming must first be determined.
It could be due to building settlement, rotten sashes or a build-up of paint. Options to remedy the problem: If settlement is the cause of jamming, re-levelling the building may remedy the problem, otherwise windows or doors will need to be removed and planed to provide sufficient clearance. If the window sashes have rotted, it is likely that the sash will need to be removed and repaired with new sections or a matching sash made. Unless minor, rot in window frames usually means they should be replaced. If sashes are paint-clogged, they can generally be released by running a knife or blade between the sash and the frame to remove the paint and free the window. Any timber surfaces exposed should be sanded, primed and painted straight away to protect against moisture getting in.A.L.S. Locksmith Glasgow and Dumbarton specialists in UPVC door and window double glazing repairs. We strongly believe in providing excellent customer service and quality of workmanship wether it be a simple lock change, lock repair or a remedy to a door or window problem.
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