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…
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…
The repair or replacement of windows in listed buildings is not straight forward and a number of factors must be considered before permission will be given to make any changes. A listed building is a building designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. Certain alterations to listed buildings are protected under the…