Sash Windows

Traditional timber framed sash windows had a terrible reputation for rattling and being draughty. However, high performance uPVC is a real game changer, allowing us to create heritage style sash windows with the performance, low maintenance and ease of use of modern double glazing products.

UPVC has come a long way and can now replicate the look of traditional timber or freshly painted wood while being easy to clean and keep looking at its best. Your uPVC windows are also more cost effective without compromising on quality, making high performance sash windows a fabulous choice for your period home.

You’ll need to take four measurements to ensure a precise fit for your sash windows:

• Sash window height: you’ll need to include the height of both sashes when measuring the window from top to bottom. You should always measure within the box frame for greatest accuracy
• Sash window width: measure one side to the other within the box frame, excluding the width of the box
• Box frame height: now measure the height of your window from the top to the frame right down to the windowsill
• Box frame width: measure the entire width of the frame

What works best for your home will depend on the style of your exterior and your budget. UPVC is the ideal choice when you’re looking for good insulating performance, low maintenance and affordability and can be styled to match your choice of colours or finishes.

Aluminium is stronger, more robust and consequently more expensive than uPVC. If you prefer a more modern aesthetic with larger panes of glass and thinner frames, then aluminium frames can be created to maximise the natural light from your windows. Our window experts can help you decide what works for your home.

Yes, they can and it’s one of the reasons that sash windows are regaining popularity. Each window can be double or even triple glazed to lower energy use and cut down on noise pollution — handy if you live on a busy street. 

UPVC sash windows have natural insulating properties so the addition of double or triple glazing really gives them a high performance edge. All our windows are tailor made in our local facility so you can choose the colour and finish that suits your home, making these sash windows a fantastic and cost effective choice.

A sash window uses a pulley system to allow two panes of glass to slide past each other. This style of window can be single or double hung so that one or both of the panels can move, letting fresh air into your home.

Each sash window has a pulley and a counterweight so that when you slide the sash open and let go it doesn’t immediately drop down again. Our modern sash windows have an easy glide mechanism for smooth and easy operation.

The sash itself is the part of the window that holds the panes together and sits within the bigger window frame. When you’re measuring up you’ll need to measure the sash separately from the window frame. You can have one or two sashes depending on whether your window is single or double hung.

Traditional sashes needed proper installation and maintenance to prevent them warping and letting in draughts. Our modern sash windows in UPVC or aluminium are low maintenance, easy to use and will look beautiful for years to come.