Warwickshire – Victorian Restoration Project

Project: Grade II Listed Farmhouse Window Replacement

When the new owners of this 1880s Warwickshire farmhouse contacted us, they faced a dilemma. The original sash windows were beyond repair—rotten sills, broken cords, single glazing that did nothing against winter draughts. But planning restrictions meant any replacement had to match the Victorian originals exactly.

We manufactured sliding sash windows on traditional weights, custom-sized to fit the existing stone openings. Each frame was built from engineered pine with mortise and tenon joints, then factory-sprayed in Farrow & Ball Pointing to match the weathered paintwork on the protected stable block.

The trickiest bit? Getting slim modern double glazing to look right in 140-year-old proportions. We kept the glazing bar profiles authentic—22mm slender bars in the upper sashes, plain glass below—so from the lane you’d never know these aren’t original. But inside, the homeowners finally have windows that close properly and don’t whistle in the wind.

Three months after installation, they messaged us: heating bills down 30%, no more condensation, and conservation officer approved without a single amendment. That’s what I call a result.