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.
There are several things that can be done to improve the energy efficiency of your home without having to take drastic measures. Tackling energy efficiency demons is a task best dealt with by taking a methodical approach. Dealing with Damp Starting with the simplest and easiest tasks that will make an impact first. A rudimentary…
Searching for a sash window expert is no simple task, and when you turn to Google the half a million results can be plain intimidating. Even when looking locally, there can still be hundreds of differing companies that cover your area – each vying for your business with the same promises and proclaims. Allow us…
Sash windows are today heralded for their graceful good looks and unparalleled ventilation, yet it was neither of their advantages that were in the mind of the original designer of the very first sash window. In this blog we explore the interesting beginnings of sash windows, and tell the story of Robert Hooke, who thought…
Sash windows – they’re graceful, charming and stoic in equal measure. Sash windows bring a lot to the table for the average property, but you may not have thought that they had quite such an intriguing past. Here we present five fascinating facts that may just make you re-think the innocuous item that is the…
As the nights get longer and the temperature drops you know that the winter months of the year are on their way. Now is the time to make sure that your home is wind and watertight and that it is warm and cosy for all of its occupants. The last thing you want is for…
Congratulations on your decision to install sash windows your property. It’s a decision you will not regret. Thousands and thousands of home owners across the United Kingdom have made the decision to replace or repair their windows with sash windows, so you are not alone. Sash windows provide a tried and trusted option for home…
Windows are a focal point for every room. The type of window dressing in a room, such as blinds, curtains or window shutters, can dictate how much light can enter and how much of the interior can be seen from outside. These days curtains and blinds are available in off the shelf and bespoke options….
No one knows the exact origins of the sliding sash window. Some credit the Dutch with its invention while others suggest that natural philosopher, architect and polymath Robert Hooke invented it in the 17th century. Yet others believe they are French with the word “sash” derived from the French word for frame, “chassis”. Ham House,…
Sash windows (or double hung sash windows, as they are called in the US) look beautiful and add a great deal of elegance to any home. They not only look great, they are also very practical. This is why, in recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of sash windows, as homeowners…
In most cases, yes! But there are some occasions where they won’t. Around ninety-five percent of homes in the UK will increase in value if replacement windows are fitted. If you live in a house that was built before the turn of the millennium, then it’s extremely likely that replacement windows would see the value…