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 have decided that it is time to replace your old sash windows with beautiful, new, double-glazed versions you maybe wanting to gage a rough idea of how much your new windows will cost. Many of our customers ask us to provide them with a ballpark figure to begin with so they have an…
Since Chancellor Rishi Sunak first announced his plan (back in July 2020) to put aside £2 billion for green home upgrades, in a bid to promote energy efficiency and help boost our suffering economy following the Covid-19 lockdown, we have heard little about the details. However, it has now been announced that September 2020 will…
We are all aware of the lesson learned by judging books by their covers aren’t we? Well, this notion also applies to historic and listed buildings – just because they are old and different looking, doesn’t mean they are not worth saving. In fact, this could not be further from the truth. Older buildings contribute…
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? It would be a particularly useful skill to have before undertaking a renovation project. Well, with the help of some local residents that have already been through the kitchen renovation mill, we’ve put together all their golden nuggets of knowledge and hindsight to create a comprehensive guide of…
Did you know that there are hundreds of toxins polluting our air indoors? Tiny particles from mould spores, house dust, pollen, cleaning products, gas cookers and cosmetics, all linger in the air and overtime, can have an impact on our health. With many of us currently spending most of our time inside, we thought we…
Certass are specialists in installer certification for the building industry. In order to become members of Certass, companies are assessed inline with specific licence requirements and industry standards. In a nutshell, Certass financially and technically assess its members to ensure they meet the required standards. When did Wandsworth Sash Windows join Certass? Having previously been…
As much as we love the twinkly lights that illuminate our living rooms at this time of year, they are not your only option when it comes to adding colour and brightening up your home during the winter months. Here are our suggestions for some blooming lovely houseplants that will really make a festive statement…
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,…