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Restoring Doors and Windows
 
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Job order


• marking
• adjusting open/close gaps, warp removal
• dismantling and restoring windows at the workshop in Parnu (Estonia)
• covering empty bay with the safety box
• restoring window sashes at the job site
• mounting restored windows back in place
• packing windows (installing gaskets)
• dismantling and restoring inner frames
• installing restored inner frames back in place
initial restoration, preparring surface for new paint
painting

Restoration
Old paint and putty are removed from the surface, cracked or broken panes are replaced with the new ones. We can also install double pane units into the old frame as may be necessary. Modern acryl paints and linseed-oils are used for painting.
In the old days windows were built by hand out of the high quality dead-wood. That’s why we use uniform wood while repairing or restoring old parts. Locks, hooks, hinges, angle bars and such are restored as well.
Window correct packing is very important. If the low-quality window gasket is installed, pane will sweat and the window won’t hold the heat. We use only premium silicon-based gaskets, which are famous due to the excellent durability.
Instead of using string fillet, we apply special putty under the pressure to ensure the best heat insulation. During repair, window is delivered to the workshop; window bay is covered with the safety box (heated in the winter time) and then the window sash is completely restored.