Lower Common South decorative sash glazing
In Lower Common South, timber sash windows include decorative glazing bars. Existing shutter rails should be read against those divisions so they do not obscure the window's pattern, while meeting-rail height and handle position provide practical references for alignment and operation.
We compare panel proportions with the sash, then inspect hinges, frame fixings and full movement. A misaligned leaf may support a focused repair when the surrounding structure is stable; where sound older shutters show connected mechanical wear and finish deterioration, restoration can be evaluated as one coordinated project. Show the full sash as well as the fault, keeping its decorative glazing bars visible. If the shutter has started catching, identify where it first makes contact rather than forcing it further open.
