External woodwork re-painting frequency

[Andy Burns]

Results look pretty good too

I managed to coax a larger photo out of their webserver

[Roger Mills]

Ah, yes - finally managed to see the plans. Not really an apples for apples comparison with the Blackburn project though because the application and decision occurred around 20 years ago. An awful lot has happened in the meantime to improve the appearance of uPVC windows, not to mention the importance now attached to thermal efficiency - which nobody cared about at the time. I need to find out what the NFDC's current attitude is. I'm not that optimistic, because they're a pretty stuffy lot!

[Brian Gaff]

I have a window sill like this. You can tell its taken the primer off of the wood and caused cracks in the outside. of course its black with hindsight maybe not a good choice in full sunshine!

Brian

[djc]

If it is south or sw-facing it will be more exposed to the sun and rain so will not last as long. The rear (north) windows of my flat are sound and some are probably the Georgian originals, only one light one sash in the front remains original and all need attention.

I agree, good preparation is essential and not often done.