Meet specialist heritage conservation carpenter Ross Harris as he explains how wooden sash windows can be economically and effectively repaired.

Ross Harris busts the myth that wooden sash windows are only fit for the skip. He’ll show how old wooden sash windows, often made of high-quality timber, can be repaired, re-corded, re-glazed and preserved and in use for years to come. He’ll talk about the pros and cons of inserting replacement double-glazed panes and the options for secondary glazing and draft proofing as well as specialist adhesives and paints.

A collaboration for  London Craft Week

Drop in throughout the day for advice and demonstrations from Ross. Bring any questions you might have on this topic!

About Ross Harris

Ross Harris specialises in traditional carpentry and historic building repair, advocating for the use of sustainable materials and building practices. After a decade in the building trade, Ross now specialises in conservation carpentry. As an alumnus of the King’s Foundation Building Craft programme he’s acutely aware of the complexities of repair versus restoration and undertook the SPAB Fellowship to gain a well-rounded understanding of conservation repair philosophy which he now practices. Read his London Craft Week Maker page

About SPAB

William Morris founded The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) in 1877.

The SPAB believes old buildings have a future. From cottages to castles and from churches to cathedrals we are here to help buildings and the people who care for them. Read more.

Image: Christopher Di Nozzi