Window Remediation

Trident Facades provides window remediation services for residential, commercial and high-rise buildings where existing windows or their surrounding interfaces require repair, upgrading or replacement.

Window defects can affect more than the window itself. Problems at the junction between windows and the surrounding façade can contribute to water ingress, heat loss, air leakage and fire-safety concerns.

When Is Window Remediation Required?

Window remediation may be required where there are:

  • Water leaks around window openings
  • Failed seals or gaskets
  • Deteriorated frames
  • Damaged glazing
  • Defective perimeter interfaces
  • Air leakage
  • Condensation
  • Thermal performance problems
  • Defective fire stopping
  • Failed membranes
  • Cracked or damaged surrounding façade materials
  • Poor installation

The appropriate solution depends on the condition of the window and the surrounding external wall construction.

Window and Façade Interfaces

Windows form an important interface within the building envelope.

The surrounding construction may include:

  • Cladding
  • Insulation
  • Membranes
  • Cavity barriers
  • Fire stopping
  • Flashings
  • Sealants
  • Render
  • Masonry
  • Curtain walling

A window problem may therefore originate from the surrounding façade rather than from the window unit itself.

Window Remediation Services

Depending on the findings, works can include:

  • Seal replacement
  • Gasket replacement
  • Glazing replacement
  • Frame repairs
  • Flashing repairs
  • Perimeter sealing
  • Membrane repairs
  • Interface repairs
  • Fire-stopping remediation
  • Insulation repairs
  • Localised façade repairs
  • Window replacement

Investigating Window Defects

Where the cause of a defect is unclear, investigation may be required.

Targeted opening-up can help establish the construction around the window and identify concealed defects.

Our dedicated survey team can undertake façade investigations and opening-up where required.

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Window Remediation or Replacement?

Replacement is not necessarily required for every defective window.

Depending on the condition, repairs or component replacement may provide an appropriate solution.

Where the existing window cannot achieve the required performance, replacement may form part of the wider façade remediation strategy.

See our Window Replacement Services.

Windows Within a Wider Façade Remediation Project

Window works can be coordinated with:

  • Cladding replacement
  • External wall remediation
  • Insulation replacement
  • Waterproofing
  • Fire-stopping remediation
  • Curtain wall remediation

This is particularly important where the façade is being stripped back and rebuilt around existing openings.

Complete Window Remediation

Trident Facades can support projects from:

Investigation → Strategy → Design → Remedial Works → Replacement → Completion

Talk to Trident Facades about your window remediation requirements.

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