Sash Windows

Original timber sash windows were used in houses from around the late 1700 – 1950. The sash window design was pleasing and the application was very practical. Sash windows allow for good ventilation and easy access for cleaning the outside of the windows. The owner could open the bottom part of the sash window and by literally sitting on the concrete sill they were able to clean the outside windows should a window cleaner not be affordable.

In certain circumstances you may wish to keep the character of the original sash window, in this case the vertical sash, we have some sash window examples for you to see.

Sash window with multi-cruciform Georgian bar.	Sash window with equal site line & Georgian bar.

The benefits of modern sash windows

Today’s sash windows have all the elegance of yesteryears timber sash windows. Modern sash windows also have the added benefits of low maintenance and sprung counter balance sashes. This has obvious benefits over the old iron and lead sash weights on a waxed cord, which were prone to breaking. The new sash windows carry all the same architectural features of the old timber sash windows.

Double glazing sash windows with K glass and storm proofing mean you’ll experience no more drafty windows.

Modern uPVC sash windows

Sash Windows Installation

New sash window installation is not a problem as the old windows and box sash can easily be removed and the new window installed quickly and efficiently. With a minimum of inconvenience you can have beautiful windows with all the benefits of the latest technology in double-glazing whilst maintaining the original look.