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 planning on undertaking a project at home you may want to consider the following key things to help keep things running smoothly and to schedule. We’ve all heard the nightmare stories of kitchen refurbs and loft conversions over running by weeks on end haven’t we? Well, whether you are planning a new…
Our customers often have questions regarding types of wood, and regularly ask us ‘should I choose hardwood or softwood sash windows’? The short answer is that it comes down to personal preference – both types of wood have their plus points and will make durable, hardy and very beautiful windows. In general, we use kiln…
One of the questions we are most often asked is ‘are sash windows safe with children in the house?’ It’s understandable – children are curious and accident prone, and it’s always worth considering how you can make your sash windows safer with little ones around. This is an especially important consideration with older sash windows,…
Choosing to install new sash windows is a big decision for any homeowner. With the rise in popularity of uPVC windows, many naturally think of this material when considering a replacement. uPVC sash windows might be similar to timber sash windows in terms of the operation and design. However, the appearance is in many ways…
Sash windows form an important part of a property’s architecture and nothing can rival their aesthetic on a period property. However, as aesthetically pleasing as sash windows are, they aren’t cheap to replace. This can leave older period properties with windows that are ill fitting, rotting, letting in draughts and, sometimes, that are dangerous or…
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year… If Christmas is starting to creep up on you and the little ones (or even some of the grown-ups!) are excited about getting the decorations up then look no further for some inspiration for this year’s window trimmings. There is something for everyone – whether you like…
Now that you have made the decision to get your windows replaced, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare for when the contractors come in. Getting new windows installed, or the old ones replaced, is not a small decision and you have made a great investment in sash windows so you want to…
It’s mid-September, and while we have still had a lot of warm sunshine so far this month, there is no denying that the evenings and mornings are getting cooler, the nights are starting to draw in, and you are slowly starting to think about hibernating for the winter. Before you do – and there is…
Are you looking to get some work done on your house or business property and not sure where to start when it comes to finding a contractor you can trust to turn up and do the job well? Not to mention one that doesn’t keep changing the price, or disappearing for days or weeks on…
Windows are everywhere. They are in every home, office, and shop that we walk or drive past on a daily basis. But whilst they’re an incredibly practical feature, they also have the power to transform your home. Whether you’re looking to increase natural light, want to ramp up kerb appeal, or to add to the…