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.
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…
French doors have been present in the design world since the 17th century. Their timeless style has meant that they are still a staple feature in many properties, and homeowners continue to get them installed. As well as their beautiful aesthetic, French doors offer many benefits for your home, from energy savings to accessibility. You…
No matter how long your home has been basking in the beauty of its sash windows, preserving them is a must. Even when your windows are new, taking care of them will help to prolong their longevity, making the most of your investment. Past cleaning the window panes, you might be wondering where to start?…
Sash windows are known to date all the way back to the 1670s. Some credit their creation to English polymath Robert Hooke, (although there is insufficient evidence to support this!) and others trace their invention back to the Dutch. Sash windows have been used in architecture throughout history, especially in the Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian…
If you have been looking into how to make your home more thermally efficient, you may have heard the term ‘U-value’. There are various small steps you can take towards becoming more energy efficient and eliminating the need to turn up the central heating dial. In this blog, we explore how optimising your homes U-value…