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Bay Window Repairs
Bay Window Cracking & 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
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.
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"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 are expert in diagnosing the issues, designing the repairs and installing the repair solution.
Masonry beaming with stainless steel helical bar being installed into a bay window to restore structural integrity
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.
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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
Is this something we can do for you? Submit an enquiry, or get in touch on one of the following:
Tel: 01162375082
Mobile: 07908783783936