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Bay Window Repairs in the East Midlands
JTC Structural Repairs have carried out repairs to bay windows across Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Northampton in various states of disrepair. Get in touch with us for an idea of bay window repair cost, factors that influence this and what kind of bay window repair will be most suitable for you.
Bay window cracking and causes of failure
The most common cause of bay window failure is the changing of the original timber or metal window frame for a UPVC window frame.
Modern UPVC frames are available with jacking systems inserted into the mullions of the window designed to prop up the bay brickwork sitting on top of the frame- however prior to this, UPVC frames were not stiff enough to support the brickwork.
The brickwork or render panel drops down onto the window head and starts to crush the window frame- creating cracking in the brickwork.
Once cracking has formed at the side of the brickwork panel abutting the main wall of the house, the panel will start to load onto the head of the window frame causing the upper storey to drop and in most cases starts to push outwards.
Cracking shows bay window visibly coming away from the wall
How to repair bay windows
Masonry beaming with stainless steel helical bar being installed into a bay window to restore structural integrity
Repair to bay windows can be as simple as installing a masonry beam to bind the brickwork panel together and anchor it to the inner face of the main building. Or, it can be as complex as jacking up the brickwork panel to restore original levels, remove the window frame and fit a new load bearing UPVC window frame in addition to the insertion of a masonry beaming system.
"It is always best to do the remedial work sooner rather than later in order to minimise the extent and cost of repairs needed." says Jonathan Thomas, founder of JTC Structural Repairs who has been doing this work for 40 years.
JTC Structural Repairs have 40 years of experience in the structural repair industry and are led by structural engineer approved methods that meet BRE regulations. We are specialists in diagnosing the issues, designing the repairs and installing the repair solution- all with a friendly and personal service that you can rely on.
How much will it cost to repair a bay window?
There are of course many factors that can influence a bay window crack repair cost. The cost is mostly driven by many factors including the following:
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The size of the bay
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Access to the bay
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Type of construction
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Extent of failure
Typically most bay windows can be repaired using a combination of bed joint reinforcement and lateral restraint provision to prevent further outward movement of the bay. In some cases, it may be necessary to replace the existing windows with a structurally supporting alternative.
Due to the complexity of these types of repair and their mechanisms of failure, it is almost impossible to provide a fixed price without seeing the property. Call us to discuss a survey where we will be able to give you an accurate and final quote that won't be subject to unexpected changes during the job.
JTC Structural Repairs Can Help
Bay Window Repairs are usually straight forward once causes have been identified and surveyed correctly, and we complete these repairs on a very regular basis. As a result, our methods are clean, efficient and trustworthy.
As is standard with all of our repairs, we use a diamond bladed dust extraction wall chaser- which keeps dust and mess to a minimum for our clients and their neighbours.
Dust extraction wall chasing in action- standard across all JTC Structural Repairs
Contact Us
Is this something we can do for you? Submit an enquiry below, or get in touch on one of the following:
Tel: 01162375082
Email: repairs@jtcltd.co.uk