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.
If you are contemplating a paint project, you will no doubt be studying swatches of colour samples. Once that task is complete, you’ll have to decide on the type of paint you want to use, and we don’t must mean which brand you’ll use either. There are lots of different types of paint finishes to…
Ever since wallpaper made its comeback a few years ago, its popularity has surged to become a key trend that doesn’t look like it’s subsiding anytime soon. Whatever your taste, there is wallpaper designed for everyone, from traditional floral designs, contemporary geometric, to 3D statement pieces and textured options. In this blog, we focus on…
Within the casement windows arena, there are two main types of windows designs you can choose from: Flush and storm-proof. A flush casement window does exactly as its name suggests – with the opening section (or ‘sash’) sitting flush with the window frame on the outside. A storm-proof casement window (also known as lipped casements)…
Glass has never been so popular in the interior design world. Frosted glass in particular, is making a revival and is being used more often in modern contemporary living where the trend for open plan spaces and glass partitioning seems to be at an all time high. Aptly named after the misty effect it provides,…
When referring to stained glass, many people immediately think of churches and the bold, elaborate, religious scenes depicted into their large glass windows. Historically, all of the different colours, pictures and symbols on the glass held a certain meaning to help those unable to read, learn the scripture, and bring bible stories to life. Today,…
We are all keen to find ways of enjoying a warm, draught free home without the need for constantly turning the heating up and paying extortionate energy bills. With up to 30% of heating energy lost through the windows of an average home, your window dressings are a great starting point for improving energy efficiency….
Let’s face it, walking has become a really important part of our lives of late. A daily walk helps clear our minds, get our bodies moving, top up our Vitamin D and boost our endorphins for a little of that welcome well-being feeling. Next time you are planning a stroll, be sure to incorporate a…
If you are buying a new house or trying to sell your own, structural problems can be a big deal. Structural issues can be dealbreakers for potential buyers, so it is important to address them. The problem is, how can you tell if a house has structural damage? In the blog we look into what…
2020 has been full of surprises that no one could ever have predicted. Alongside the thousands of other businesses, our team here at Wandsworth Sash Windows stepped up and coped with the chaos and challenging workarounds that resulted from the worst pandemic in recent history honourably. Here are some of our highs and lows of…
For most people (except for us!), windows are not generally something that is thought about on a daily basis and therefore, become part of the home that are often taken for granted. However, window styles can actually be one aspect of a house design that really can make or break its success, not just to…