We hear the word bespoke and our immediate reaction is that it must be expensive. While it will be more so than buying a factory-produced version, it need not be as expensive as you may think. When you also consider the value it can add to your home it may actually be a great investment…
Are you dreading the cold weather because your sash windows are draughty? It doesn’t need to be that way. We all know that sash windows are beautiful and add a particular feel and look to a period home that is unrivalled by any modern building. But at the same time they can be draughty, particularly…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]If you are planning a sash window replacement, it helps to look at the whole picture before you commit. For most homeowners, the decision is not simply about swapping old windows for new ones. It is about preserving the look of a period home, improving comfort, understanding whether repair still makes sense, and choosing…
The end of the summer season means that a lot of housework is probably lined up to prepare for winter. The summer months often mean we neglect our homes in favour of the garden or holidays, while the forthcoming cold and dark winter months can stop us from wanting to begin making any alterations. Before…
The charm and history of a building are often what attracts people to make a property their home. A home with its elegant sash windows and its defined period style is often loved at first sight. It keeps the feel of the neighbourhood and almost takes you back to a time gone by. It is…
When renovating or refurbishing a house, quite often the budget is spent before you get to the soft furnishing of the windows or the considerations that are involved therein. In fact, it can quite often become an afterthought. This is usually a mistake, especially after spending a lot of money redeveloping the look of a…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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…