Myth-busting: Wooden sash windows needn’t go in the skip

Saturday 16 May, 10am-5pm
Free drop in at William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, London E17 4PP

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. @rossharris___

An event in collaboration with the William Morris Gallery and London Craft Week.

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. @rossharris___

Transport

The Gallery is a 12-15 minute walk or a short bus ride from Walthamstow Central station on the Victoria Line and National Rail.

Accessibility

The demos and talk will be on the first floor landing which is accessible by lift. Full details of William Morris Gallery Access

Photos and filming

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