Guides, advice and news from Wandsworth Sash Windows, covering timber sash windows, casement windows and doors for London period homes: repair or replacement, draught-proofing, glazing options, costs and planning permission in conservation areas.
One of the questions our customers most often ask us is ‘how much do sash windows cost?’ This isn’t an easy question to answer – in many ways, it’s like asking ‘how long is a piece of string?’ The cost will depend on so many factors that it is hard to give a definitive answer….
Choosing to install new sash windows is a big decision for any homeowner. With the rise in popularity of uPVC windows, many naturally think of this material when considering a replacement. uPVC sash windows might be similar to timber sash windows in terms of the operation and design. However, the appearance is in many ways…
Sash windows form an important part of a property’s architecture and nothing can rival their aesthetic on a period property. However, as aesthetically pleasing as sash windows are, they aren’t cheap to replace. This can leave older period properties with windows that are ill fitting, rotting, letting in draughts and, sometimes, that are dangerous or…
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year… If Christmas is starting to creep up on you and the little ones (or even some of the grown-ups!) are excited about getting the decorations up then look no further for some inspiration for this year’s window trimmings. There is something for everyone – whether you like…
Now that you have made the decision to get your windows replaced, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare for when the contractors come in. Getting new windows installed, or the old ones replaced, is not a small decision and you have made a great investment in sash windows so you want to…
It’s mid-September, and while we have still had a lot of warm sunshine so far this month, there is no denying that the evenings and mornings are getting cooler, the nights are starting to draw in, and you are slowly starting to think about hibernating for the winter. Before you do – and there is…
Are you looking to get some work done on your house or business property and not sure where to start when it comes to finding a contractor you can trust to turn up and do the job well? Not to mention one that doesn’t keep changing the price, or disappearing for days or weeks on…
Windows are everywhere. They are in every home, office, and shop that we walk or drive past on a daily basis. But whilst they’re an incredibly practical feature, they also have the power to transform your home. Whether you’re looking to increase natural light, want to ramp up kerb appeal, or to add to the…
With summer upon us and the weather becoming warmer, we are opening up our homes more to let the summer breeze in. We are also planning our holidays for later in the season when we will close them up again and go away for a few days. Both of these get many homeowners thinking… ‘Are…
The end of a harsh winter and the spring period before the summer season starts is the ideal time for checking, repairing, and running some maintenance tasks on your home. Your sash windows have had to work hard all winter to keep you warm, particularly if they are getting on in years so they could…