by mcsealasash | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
As people who repair and upgrade old wooden windows, we love taking clapped out old windows and bringing them back to their full glory. Most people are surprised that it usually isn’t necessary to replace them. But we also know that there are times when you need...
by mcsealasash | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Lack of compliance for new build strata has been in the headlines recently, with the evacuation of the Opal and Mascot buildings in NSW and fires in multi-storey buildings in Melbourne attributed to structural and build defects. Deakin & Griffith University...
by mcsealasash | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Why do people think that timber windows don’t last? Just look at these beautiful old windows. They have stood up to all kinds of weather for more than a century. With premium old growth forest timber, quality construction, a design that is completely repairable...
by mcsealasash | Mar 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are often asked how to stop or reduce condensation forming on the inside of windows. Often referred to as ‘crying windows’, condensation forms when warm moist air collects on a cold surface e.g. glass. Apart from moisture accumulating on the inside of glass it can...
by mcsealasash | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
These windows in Manly, NSW, are an important part of the appearance of this beautiful apartment building. Many beautiful old apartment buildings, especially those built before the 1970s, have original windows that are now due for repair and refurbishment. People who...
by mcsealasash | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I love this old Gary Larson cartoon. I have it on a mug, which I keep in my bedroom. It’s not for drinking from – I keep it as a reminder of an important life lesson: No matter how smart we are, things can appear impossible if we are doing things that just...
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