Paint Analysis and Matching in Scotland Central Belt
Historic colour matching for a period-correct finish. Manufactured to size and delivered across Scotland Central Belt.
- Made to size from a measured survey, never cut down from stock
- FSC-certified timber with chain-of-custody paperwork
- Fixed written quotation with the lead time stated
- 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing
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Paint Analysis and Matching in Scotland Central Belt
Free survey and fixed written price.
Paint Analysis and Matching across Scotland Central Belt
The Paint Analysis and Matching we make for Scotland Central Belt is set out from a survey, not a size chart. Most of what we survey locally is sandstone tenements, Georgian New Town terraces and post-war housing schemes, which is not built to any modern module. The exposure here is cold wet winters with strong westerly exposure, which is exactly the condition that causes sash and case failure in tenement stock and cill decay at stone junctions. The detail we will not compromise on is matching the historic colour rather than defaulting to brilliant white.
Nothing goes into manufacture until a surveyor has checked each opening on site. Rough dimensions and a couple of photographs are enough for us to price it properly.
Something particular to this area: Scottish sash and case construction differs from English box sash and needs matching.
Towns covered
Replication, not approximation
Profiles copied from the surviving original, section by section.
Drawings for consent
Measured section drawings supplied to accompany a listed building application.
Conservation glazing
Slim-cavity units and genuine putty lines where the consent requires them.
Fabric retained where possible
We splice and repair before we replace, because the original is the point.
What clients tell us
Feedback collected directly from completed projects. Full written references are available on request before you commit.
“The conservation officer approved the sections first time, which had not happened with the previous applicant.”
Verified client, Scotland Central Belt“They spliced the original cill rather than replacing it, which was exactly what we wanted.”
Verified client, Scotland Central Belt“The putty lines look right, and from the street you cannot tell which windows are new.”
Verified client, Scotland Central BeltWhat happens next
Four steps from first call to installed joinery. No pressure at any stage.
Record the original
We measure and draw the surviving joinery before anything is removed.
Drawings and consent
Section drawings prepared to support your application.
Replication
Made to the recorded profile in matching species.
Careful installation
Fitted with minimal disturbance to surrounding historic fabric.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Scotland Central Belt?
Yes. We cover the whole of Scotland Central Belt including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk and the surrounding villages. Scottish sash and case construction differs from English box sash and needs matching. Because cold wet winters with strong westerly exposure, we allow for it at survey stage rather than discovering it on the day.
How do you handle glazing?
Standard double glazed units for most work, and slim-cavity units where a conservation officer has restricted sightlines. Single glazing with putty lines is available where the consent requires it.
What guarantee do you provide?
Ten years on workmanship, covering manufacture and the factory-applied finish. Where we install, the installation is covered too. It is issued in writing with the handover paperwork.
Can you match an existing profile?
Yes. If you can supply a section, a photograph with a rule in shot, or an old unit, we can replicate the profile. For conservation work this is usually the condition the planning officer will apply.
What if the opening is out of square?
Most older openings are. The survey records the actual dimensions at several points and the unit is manufactured to suit, which is the main reason we survey rather than work from the sizes given over the phone.
Talk to us about your project
Free, no obligation, and a fixed figure in writing. We will tell you honestly if what you are asking for is not the right answer.
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