Period Sash Windows

About Period Sash Windows

Tradition and honest workmanship are the hallmarks of our company.  We are based in Muswell Hill servicing the local areas.  With years of expertise and experience of providing traditional box sash window and casement windows at an extremely competitive price. We offer a complete timber double glazed fitted service.  

Box Sash Windows.
We will fit new hardwood sashes in to the existing box frame.  or replace with new hardwood box frame and sashes.
We incorporate double glazing.  All double glazed units will be made with Planitherm, which is a low 'E' soft thermal coating added to the inner pane of the glass.
All glass is toughened security glass and filled with Krypton Gas.
Windows to come supplied with 2 coats of Dulux weathershield undercoat, and 2 coats of Dulux weathershield gloss finish.
We fit new staff and parting beads that will have a built in weatherpile for draught proofing.
We fit ironmongery/furniture.
Our standard good quality range is included in the quoted price in satin chrome, chrome and brass. If you require your own choice of ironmongery fitting is included.
We fit like for like or bespoke designs to retain the charm of your period property using the highest quality certified Hardwood.   
All our windows are hand made to a high standard.

Casement Windows    
 
We will fit a new hardwood casement sash in to the existing frame or fit new hardwood casement frame and sash. We incorporate double glazing.  All double glazed units will be made with Planitherm, which is a low 'E' soft thermal coating added to the inner pane of the glass. All glass is toughened security glass and filled with Krypton Gas. Windows to come supplied with 2 coats of Dulux weathershield undercoat, and 2 coats of Dulux weathershield gloss finish.  
We fit new draught proofing to all new windows.
We fit ironmongery/furniture.
Our standard good quality range is included in the quoted price in satin chrome, chrome and brass. If you require your own choice of ironmongery fitting is included.
We fit like for like or bespoke designs to retain the charm of your period property using the highest quality certified Hardwood.
All our windows are hand made to a high standard.

Glass and Timber       
                                  
All double glazed units will be made with Planitherm, which is a low 'E' soft thermal coating added to the inner pane of the glass. Allglass toughened security glass and filled with Krypton Gas this can give a very low 1.1 U-value depending on the type of window.  (Other types of glass can also be requested) for more information see FAQs. We use a certified sustainable hardwood called Meranti. (Other timbers are available upon request). Period Sash Windows are a great choice for traditional properties, offering timeless character and uncompromised style whilst also providing thermal efficiency to help keep your home warmer and cosier.

Period Window Styles.
 
Sash windows have been the popular choice of window from the Georgian period right through to the late 1920's. Georgian sashes were more typically two sliding sashes divided each into six panes with narrow glazing bars. The Victorian sash became more decorative with multi panes or leaded lights. In 1894 the Building Act changed the regulations, so that windows no longer had to be flush with the exterior wall. This enabled windows to stand proud from the facade.
The Edwardian period took advantage of the change in building regulations and now presented their windows in bays. Medium and larger houses would often display double bay or bow windows with Georgian or Victorian style sashes incorporate. Edwardian sash windows would often keep the upper multi pane style but use a single pane of glass below to maximum the light into the room. Sash windows offered many advantages, including being better suited to the wet British climate, as it can be closed down to a narrow gap, allowing for good ventilation whilst reducing the chance of rain entering.
Casement windows are hinged windows set in a fixed frame. They were often found alongside sash windows in Edwardian houses. In the 1930's there popularity increased and took over from the sash window. Casement windows were either painted wholly white or the frame was painted in a dark colour with the inner edge highlighted in white. A Oriel window projects from the upper story of a building, supported on brackets or corbels. The Oriel window became popular feature in the late Victorian Arts and Craft houses and soon became a regular addition to many Edwardian homes. They are a good means of improving a view. Good examples are in seaside towns, where terraced houses may not face the sea but the view is at the end of the street and well worth seeing.