Church Square timber-framed sash windows
On the south side of Church Square, 18th century buildings retain historic timber-framed sash windows. The sash meeting rail and pane divisions provide reference points for shutter alignment, while the condition of the reveal and retained frame still needs direct assessment at each address.
We compare existing shutter rails with those lines, then inspect panel joints, hinges and support through the full opening. A visible fault can remain a focused repair when the frame is stable, while restoration is considered where sound older shutters need several connected mechanical corrections and a consistent treatment of worn finish. At Church Square, this keeps the historic sash proportions central to the comparison while making clear that the repair or restoration decision depends on the retained shutter's structure and operation.
