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.
Your front door provides the first impression of your home to visitors and passers-by. A front door can entice people, drawing them into your home and elevating your property to the style of your desire. You might be wondering what the ideal front door looks like. There are so many options, especially when it comes…
Boasting a timeless elegance and classic charm, sash windows provide a captivating architectural feature that is displayed upon many homes up and down the country, elevating their kerb appeal whilst providing practical benefits. This month, we explore how sash windows can positively increase property value. Sash windows: An investment worth making For homeowners seeking a…
Home improvements often spark several questions within every household, and when it comes to window dressings, the level of deliberation is no different – and for good reason. With many an option to consider, the decision between blinds or a set of wooden plantation shutters is a conversation often had. Whether you’re looking for a…
Adding a porch to your property can increase kerb appeal with improved aesthetics, as well as provide further benefits such as additional storage space and insulation to the front or side of your home. However, the question of planning permission hovers over the idea of porch construction and can cause means for confusion. Typically, porches…
Dating back to the late 1600’s, sash windows have been used throughout history, and have since become a staple for contemporary home design in period properties today. Sash windows were particularly popular throughout Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian times, and the love for their design, characteristics and attributes is still shared today. The Victorian era was…
When deciding to invest in new windows for your home, you may have come across the option of astragal bars and Georgian bars. These are largely decorative features for your windows that can enhance their aesthetic and provide safety benefits for your home. Traditionally, and in the case of single glazing, bars on the windows…
Have you been considering gracing your home with replacement windows and frames? If this sounds like you, you may have been toying with the idea of whether to install casement or sash style windows. This is a dilemma that many are plagued with, as we don’t want to make the wrong decision for our homes!…
It’s that time of year again, and we don’t mean Christmas… Fast approaching is the British Woodworking Federation Awards 2022, and Wandsworth Sash Windows are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists within two amazing categories. What is the British Wood Working Federation? The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is the trade association…
Yet again, the season of crispy, caramel-coloured leaves and pumpkin picking is upon us. Wedged firmly and fondly in the middle of autumn is the long-awaited holiday of Halloween, and many people wait months until they can bring out their faithful decorations and make their home the spooky haven it was meant to be. If…
Sash windows could be considered as the height of traditional style. Coveted by architects and style enthusiasts, sash windows are requested frequently by homeowners striving to achieve a traditional, older style within their home. Let’s step back in time to understand where the style originated from and find out how you can achieve the same…