NEWS
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...
The Sash Window Workshop Win Which? Trusted Trader of the Month for March 2023
We are delighted to announce that we have won Which? Trusted Trader of the Month. The Which? Trusted Trader of the Month award is a prestigious award which requires companies to go the extra mile, competing with other Which? Trusted Traders to demonstrate that they...
What wood should I use for our window frames?
When looking to replace your windows it is important to consider what timber you want. Different timbers will have different properties meaning some will be more suited for certain applications than others. While not as exposed to the elements as the window sashes...
History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Hove, East Sussex
Located to the west of Brighton, the first known settlement in Hove was from around the 12th Century. The area started out as a small fishing village surrounded by farmland. Hove expanded from a single road (Hove Street). The village only had 101 residents living...
The Sash Window Workshop Christmas 2022 Hours
With only around a week and a half left before Christmas, we look back on another successful year at The Sash Window Workshop. In 2022 we have continued to grow, selling, manufacturing, installing, and repairing around £10 million worth of timber windows and doors. We...
The Sash Window Workshop Win the 2022 BWF Process and Resource Efficiency Award
We are delighted to announce that we were successful in winning the Process and Resource Efficiency Award at the 2022 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards last Friday! We entered our project to reduce our carbon emissions following our successful achievement of...
Is softwood or hardwood better for windows?
When looking to replace windows you may be wondering what type of timber to choose. Some of the popular softwoods include: Pine European Redwood Douglas Fir Siberian Larch Hardwood is grown from slow growing trees which have a dense structure. Some of the popular...
The Sash Window Workshop Shortlisted for 2022 BWF Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for this year’s BWF (British Woodworking Federation) Awards. The category we have been shortlisted for is the Process and Resource Efficiency Award, where we entered the project to reduce our carbon emissions...
History, Architecture and Timber Windows in Eton, Berkshire
Located opposite Windsor on the River Thames, Eton’s name derives from the Old English word for ‘river-town’. Before the Norman Conquest, the land belonged to the manor of Queen Edith, wife of Edward the Confessor. Best known as the location of Eton College, the town...
The Sash Window Workshop Achieve Carbon Neutral Plus
Further to our announcement previously about reducing our carbon emissions by 39% in 2021, we are proud to announce that we have achieved Carbon Neutral Plus status. Having commissioned Carbon Footprint Ltd to conduct an independent audit of our carbon footprint,...