Tripartite Window

Victorian houses often incorporated features from medieval styles as in the case of Rose Cottage with its square Tudor hood mould positioned over the tripartite sash windows. As well as being decorative, the hood moulds also had a practical function of throwing rainwater away from the wall. Heritage fully restored the windows, replacing decayed timber, renewing the putty and repainting.

 

Horn & Cills
An understanding of historic windows is important in ensuring a high standard of restoration. In the case of Rose Cottage, the window reveals (window surround at right angles to the facade) were splayed at the same angle as the cills which is important for weathering purposes to prevent rainwater from accumulating near the window and causing future timber decay.

  Battened Doors
Simple battened timber doors, typically found in outbuildings and to the rear of houses , are often overlooked, however they retain a simple vernacular charm and should be restored where possible. Heritage restored these two doors at Rose Cottage and sourced suitable reproduction door furniture.