Noble Heritage, Heritage Restoration Specialist
Restored Victorian terrace sash windows with fine glazing bars in Paddington, Sydney

Residential · Window Restoration

Victorian Terrace Sash Window Restoration

Location

Paddington, Sydney

Building

Victorian terrace

Duration

6 weeks

Full restoration of twelve double-hung sash windows in a Paddington Victorian terrace, including rot repair, re-cording, reglazing, and heritage paint finishing.

Scope: 12 double-hung sash windows, full reglazing

The challenge

  • Several sashes were painted shut or would not stay open due to broken cords and failed counterweights.
  • Sills and lower rails showed rot, and earlier filler repairs had cracked and fallen away.
  • Draughts and rattles made the front rooms uncomfortable and pushed up heating and cooling costs.

Our approach

  1. 1Windows were carefully freed, removed where needed, and taken to the workshop for controlled repair.
  2. 2Decayed timber was replaced with Dutchman splices, and sashes were re-corded, rebalanced, and eased to glide smoothly.
  3. 3Windows were reglazed with traditional putty and discreet seals were fitted to stop draughts and rattles.
  4. 4Each window was finished in a heritage-appropriate paint system and reinstalled to a weather-tight operation.

Materials and techniques

  • Matched timber for splice repairs
  • Waxed sash cord and rebalanced counterweights
  • Traditional linseed putty and heritage paint finishes

Project gallery

Restored sash windows in a finished Paddington heritage interior
Restored six-over-six timber sash window in a Paddington terrace

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0421 344 405

Location

Sydney, NSW, Australia

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our heritage timber restoration services, process, and consultations.

We restore and repair heritage sash windows, doors, joinery, decorative fretwork, corbels, platform signage, and other architectural timber features. Our work spans residential homes, commercial buildings, and public heritage landmarks across Sydney.

Yes. We regularly work to heritage council guidelines and conservation standards, coordinating with homeowners, architects, and heritage consultants to ensure repairs are compliant, sympathetic, and properly documented.

Preservation is our priority. Wherever possible, we retain original fabric using traditional techniques such as Dutchman repairs, splice work, and conservation grade consolidation before considering replication.

Timelines depend on the scope of work, access, and approval requirements. A single window repair may take days, while larger projects can run over several weeks. We provide a clear schedule after our initial assessment.

Yes. We offer a free consultation and quote for heritage timber restoration projects. We aim to respond within 24 hours with practical advice tailored to your building and requirements.

We are based in Sydney and service heritage projects across the metropolitan area and surrounding NSW regions. Contact us to confirm availability for your location.