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Anyone got experience of timber window repairs? There is rot to the soffits of the windows in my flat. I've struggled to get anyone to quote for repair works on these - perhaps it's not a viable business model? I've talked to window installers and they all just want to put new ones in. Maybe I am asking the wrong type of contractor.
It seems to me that then small upper panes could be removed (hinges are screwed to the soffit, visible from inside). They might need to be repaired. The timber soffit would probably need repaired, likely cutting back the timber locally and splicing in new in situ. Then they'd generally need repainting and the sand mastic would need renewed. Perhaps some localised timber repairs to the cills also.
(and the windows need a clean! they are difficult to access for cleaning)