NORTHERN BEACHES of Sydney & parts of North Shore
The pictures and links below show photos of specific areas of expertise to demonstrate our well honed skills.
There are all sorts of reasons for putting in a new window. Most commonly it is because the old one has rotted but then their are plenty of functional and aesthetic reasons to replace windows. Handy Work is skilled and tooled up to replace or install new windows with ease. We always ensure proper flashing is installed to ensure leaks and water damage are avoided and we use a number of suppliers, depending on the style and functionality you require.
Repairing windows can take many forms including:
Replacing Sash Spring Balance units so you can open double hung windows with ease again.
Replacing Sash Cords on the older counter-weighted double hung windows from before the 1950's
Replacing window latches or adding window locks for improved security and lessened insurance premiums.
Replacing rotted window sashes or repairing wood rot in window jambs.
Replacing friction stays on awning windows so it can be operated again with ease.
Handy Work is multi-skilled in virtually all areas of property, building & carpentry improvements.
No matter whether it is new work, modifications or repairs. Get us to fix everything you need done in one go. You don’t have to hang around day after day, waiting for multiple trades, who may or may not turn up.
Call Bruce on 0418-264 649 or click 'Contact' to ask your questions and we’ll call you.
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Remove Doors and Install Window - Manly
This renovated home on the Northern Beaches had a set of French Doors in the front wall which did not match at all with the style of home. Handy Work removed the old French Doors and installed a new window custom made to the opening size in one day. Then coated it with Sikens to give it the same look as the rest of the house.
Front of house before window was installed
New window which now matches the house style
Replaced Sash Cord on Counter Weights of Old Window - Mosman
Houses built before the second world war with the original double hung windows have a torpedo shaped cast iron counter weight hidden to each side of the window. That counter weight is attached to the sash cord but those cords deteriorate and break making opening and closing those magnificent, although archaic windows nearly impossible to open.
Handy Work is well skilled and experienced in dealing with these old style windows and can restore most back to operation as good as new. This is not a job for the inexperienced. A number of timber components need removing and the sash needs to be out of the frame. Sometimes a repaint is unnecessary but occasionally a paint improves the look afterwards.
This beautifully restored home on the Lower North Shore had a non-funtioning window which was thankfully easy for Handy Work to repair. In more modern homes these windows typically have Sash Spring Balances which Handy Work replaces routinely.
Install Window on Balcony - Mosman
This quaint old home had a lovely little balcony with French Doors onto it from the master bedroom but the owners wanted to have an additional window unit to cut down road noise and to lessen the water on the balcony tiles during inclement weather. Handy Work had a window made to order and installed it for them, after the owners painted it themselves (to save money).
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