Traditional Putty Glazing in Dorset
Linseed putty lines where consent requires single glazing. Manufactured to size and delivered across Dorset.
- 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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Traditional Putty Glazing in Dorset
Free survey and fixed written price.
Traditional Putty Glazing across Dorset
Half the Traditional Putty Glazing problems we fix in Dorset started as a sizing assumption. Local stock is dominated by Purbeck stone cottages, Victorian resort villas and thatched inland villages, which sets the sizes and profiles we work to. Because of exposed Channel coast with intense salt and UV load, we see rapid finish failure and fixings corrosion within a few seasons on seafront stock more often here than in most of the country. What we concentrate on is genuine linseed putty lines rather than a bead pretending to be one.
Every job is measured on site first, because drawn sizes and built sizes are seldom the same. Tell us the problem rather than the solution and we will advise on both.
One thing that catches people out here: Jurassic Coast properties need stainless fixings as standard, not an upgrade.
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, Dorset“They spliced the original cill rather than replacing it, which was exactly what we wanted.”
Verified client, Dorset“The putty lines look right, and from the street you cannot tell which windows are new.”
Verified client, DorsetWhat 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 Dorset?
Yes. We cover the whole of Dorset including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Dorchester and the surrounding villages. Jurassic Coast properties need stainless fixings as standard, not an upgrade. Because exposed Channel coast with intense salt and UV load, we allow for it at survey stage rather than discovering it on the day.
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.
How long does a typical order take?
Most made-to-size orders run six to ten weeks from survey to delivery. Conservation and heavily detailed work can take longer, and we confirm the lead time in writing at quotation rather than leaving it open.
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.
Is the timber certified?
All our stock is FSC certified and chain-of-custody documentation is supplied with the order, which most main contractors and specifiers now require for their records.
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.
Request a quote Call 0800 088 6248