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How to maximise natural light with timber sash windows
Natural light is the sunlight that enters a room through windows, without the need for additional artificial light. Increasing the amount of natural light can make a big difference to your home and can even help improve your mood. Increasing natural light in an...
Spot our tube adverts in Warwick Avenue, Belsize Park, and Pimlico!
If you are travelling in London over the next couple of months, look out for our adverts in some of the tube stations! The adverts will be appearing in Warwick Avenue, Belsize Park, and Pimlico tube stations over the next few days. Tube advert locations Each of the...
What are sash horns?
Sash horns are a traditional feature that can be found on timber sash windows. They are more commonly found at either side on the bottom of the upper sash, protruding downwards. However, sash horns can also be located at the top of the bottom sash. Why are sash horns...
Myth busting: do timber windows have a long lifespan?
Recent research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) highlighted that 70% of homeowners believe timber windows have a shorter lifespan than other materials (source). However, this common belief is a misconception and simply isn’t true. The exact lifespan of...
History, Architecture and Timber Windows in the London Borough of Barnet
Located within Greater London, the Borough of Barnet was originally part of Hertfordshire and the historic county of Middlesex. The area dates back to the Celtic period, when the Celts cleared the land for farming. Then during the Roman period, the Romans built...
The Sash Window Workshop: ‘A’ Rated Windows
With building regulation changes to improve the energy efficiency of homes from the 15th June, and increasing awareness around improving older homes, we are delighted that we can offer ‘A’ rated timber windows. Our ‘A’ rated timber windows have been specifically...
Why is scaffolding sometimes needed when replacing windows?
Although scaffolding won’t always be required when replacing windows, there are several scenarios when scaffolding will be needed due to the location and design of the window. When is scaffolding required? Scaffolding is required when external access is required to...
The Sash Window Workshop Sponsors the 2023 Period Living Reader Awards
Having worked with Period Living magazine for over 17 years, we are proud to be sponsoring this year’s reader award. The Period Living Reader Awards started in 2013 and recognise the skills and talents of sympathetically restoring older homes. At The Sash Window...
History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Maidenhead, Berkshire
Maidenhead is a newer town than a lot of other towns in the UK and nearby Cookham and Bray both existed long before Maidenhead. However, the town still has a lot of historical significance. In the early 13th Century, a small village, called South Aylington, developed...
Do all sash windows have weights?
Traditional timber sash windows were made to operate using cords and weights. They were used in many period homes, including Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties. However, today it is also possible to have sash windows that don’t operate using cords and...