Timber glazing upgrades in Rye
Thermal and glazing upgrades to timber windows and doors you already own, so you gain performance without losing the joinery. Covering Rye and the wider East Sussex area.
- Made to size from a measured survey, never cut down from stock
- FSC-certified timber with chain-of-custody paperwork
- Fixed written quotation with the lead time stated
- 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing
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Timber glazing upgrades in Rye
What makes Draught Sealing work in Rye is usually invisible once it is finished. Local stock is dominated by Regency bows and bays, weatherboarded cottages and cliff-top villas, which sets the sizes and profiles we work to. Set against severe salt exposure combined with strong UV on south-facing frontages, most joinery here eventually shows UV breakdown of clear finishes and rapid degradation of putty lines. The value is in sealing the perimeter without making anything stiff to open, not in the timber bill.
The measuring is done by the people responsible for the fit, which concentrates the mind. Give us the basics and you will have a written figure, not a range that moves later.
One thing that catches people out here: Regency bow windows demand curved-glass and matched-profile joinery.
What we cover locally
- Retrofit Double Glazing in Rye
- Slim Cavity Units in Rye
- Secondary Glazing in Rye
- Misted Unit Replacement in Rye
Survey visits in Rye are usually booked within a week. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation to proceed.
Made to size for Rye
Every product below is manufactured to your dimensions.
Retrofit Double Glazing
Sealed units fitted into your existing timber sashes.
Learn more →Slim Cavity Units
Narrow-cavity glazing for conservation sightlines.
Learn more →Secondary Glazing
Independent internal glazing for heat and noise.
Learn more →Misted Unit Replacement
Failed sealed units swapped without a new window.
Learn more →Draught Sealing
Perimeter sealing on windows and external doors.
Learn more →Acoustic Glazing
Laminated and asymmetric units for noisy locations.
Learn more →Thermal Survey
Where the heat is actually going before you spend.
Learn more →Trickle Vents and Ventilation
Compliant background ventilation after sealing.
Learn more →What clients tell us
Feedback collected directly from completed projects. Full written references are available on request before you commit.
“The survey showed most of the loss was around the frames, not through the glass at all.”
Verified client, East Sussex“Half the cost of replacement and the rooms hold heat noticeably better.”
Verified client, East Sussex“They fitted trickle vents we had not thought about, which stopped the condensation.”
Verified client, East SussexRye questions
Do you work in hardwood or softwood?
Both. Engineered hardwood is the default where movement or exposure is a concern, and slow-grown softwood is often the better value choice for painted work in sheltered positions. We will tell you which we would specify and why.
Will the finish need maintaining?
A factory-applied microporous finish typically needs inspection every three to five years, sooner on exposed coastal elevations. Maintaining it is far cheaper than letting a coating fail and the timber take up water.
Do you fit, or supply only?
Both. Supply-only is common for trade and contractor clients. For private clients we usually recommend supply and fit, because responsibility for the fit and the finish then sits in one place.
What if the opening is out of square?
Most older openings are. The survey records the actual dimensions at several points and the unit is manufactured to suit, which is the main reason we survey rather than work from the sizes given over the phone.
Can you work on a listed building?
Yes, and a significant share of our work is listed or conservation area. We can supply drawings and section details to support a listed building consent or planning application, though the consent itself remains the owner's responsibility.
Talk to us about your project
Free, no obligation, and a fixed figure in writing. We will tell you honestly if what you are asking for is not the right answer.
Request a quote Call 0800 088 6248