Carpentry and joinery problems
Dropped doors, broken sash cords, rotten cills, loose stair treads — what each timber fault usually means.
Caution
Sash Window Won't Stay Open
Low risk
Door Dropped On Its Hinges
Low risk
Door Won't Latch Shut
Caution
Rotten Sash Window
Caution
Rotten Door Frame At The Bottom
Low risk
Creaking Or Squeaky Stairs
High risk
Loose Banister Or Wobbly Spindles
Caution
Rotten Window Sill
Caution
Woodworm Holes In Timber
High risk