Sash Window Upgrading

The Beauty Of A Sash Window.

If you have wooden sash windows in your home and are unsure whether to replace with pvc sash windows or upgrade them, then this article will be of tremendous value to you.  We will tell you why you should in fact upgrade a sash window, and how to undertake that project, from glazing to draught [...]

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Painting Timber Window Sashes

The Enduring Appeal Of Sash Windows.

Before you commence painting a window sash in  sash windows, it is important to prepare properly – the amount of work you will have to do in this regard will depend on the state of the existing paintwork.  Remember that repairing sash windows can be a slow task, but it is a necessary task unless [...]

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Timber or uPVC Sash Windows?

Traditional Georgian House Front.

Given the manufacturing quality available, today’s uPVC sash windows can be indistinguishable from the old timber sash windows you may be considering getting rid of.  After years of maintaining your timber sash windows, putting up with draughty air coming from the general area of your window frames, being able to hear the cat having a [...]

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Sash Window Repair And Sash Window Restoration.

Stack of Sash Windows at a Restoration Compnay.

Due to the popularity and architectural longevity of sash windows, it is necessary, in addition to regular maintenance and painting to consider your upgrading options with regard to sash window restoration and sash window repair from time to time.  You may also wish to consider the differences between uPVC and timber sash windows. With updated manufacturing [...]

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What are Sash Windows ?

European Sash Window.

Sash windows, are sliding windows, which usually slide vertically, but which can slide horizontally and which are normally in pairs. The original design of the sash window is attributed to the English inventor, Robert Hooke (1635 –1703) and sash windows were a very common type of window, especially in Georgian residences and also Victorian houses.  [...]

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Maintaining Timber Sash Windows

Sash Window Detail

If you have existing timber sash windows in your home, they could be of any vintage.  Wooden sash windows started to appear in Europe in the late 17th century and became one of the most popular windows to be installed.  hopefully you will be able to repair your timber sash windows but if your windows are [...]

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