Traditional Putty Glazing in Somerset
Linseed putty lines where consent requires single glazing. Manufactured to size and delivered across Somerset.
- 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 Somerset
Free survey and fixed written price.
Traditional Putty Glazing across Somerset
Half the Traditional Putty Glazing problems we fix in Somerset started as a sizing assumption. Local property is overwhelmingly Bath stone Georgian terraces, Levels farmhouses and Victorian seaside stock, which is why we never quote from a catalogue. The other factor is very high rainfall with standing water across the Levels, which is why prolonged saturation causing frame distortion and sash binding is the most common reason people call us. Everything we do here comes back to genuine linseed putty lines rather than a bead pretending to be one.
We would rather spend an hour surveying than a week correcting. Photographs and approximate sizes are all we need to start.
One thing that catches people out here: Bath's World Heritage status makes joinery detail subject to close scrutiny.
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, Somerset“They spliced the original cill rather than replacing it, which was exactly what we wanted.”
Verified client, Somerset“The putty lines look right, and from the street you cannot tell which windows are new.”
Verified client, SomersetWhat 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 Somerset?
Yes. We cover the whole of Somerset including Bath, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and the surrounding villages. Bath's World Heritage status makes joinery detail subject to close scrutiny. Because very high rainfall with standing water across the Levels, 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.
Do you work in hardwood or softwood?
Both. Engineered hardwood is the default where movement or exposure is a concern, and slow-grown softwood is often the better value choice for painted work in sheltered positions. We will tell you which we would specify and why.
Can you work on a listed building?
Yes, and a significant share of our work is listed or conservation area. We can supply drawings and section details to support a listed building consent or planning application, though the consent itself remains the owner's responsibility.
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.
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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