Sash Windows And When To Prevent Rot

Sash windows are movable glass panels, which form a frame of glass

, separated by lights or panes by narrow bars. This is a type of glazing where panels are opened in a vertical sliding fashion. The horizontally sliding for are known as "Yorkshire lights".

Sash windows hail all the way back to the 17th century. The English inventor and scientist Robert Hooke was responsible for inventing sash style windows. In 1670 Ham house was the recipient of these kinds of windows. Victorian and Georgian homes are renown for having these windows. Each sash has 2 lights across and 3 on each sash. This then becomes a 6 x 6 panel, there are of course other variations.

The strips are usually made of metal weather straps and these grooves are situated in the jambs. The widows have bother lower and upper sashes and they slide into the grooves. The older versions were made into any size, whilst the later versions in England are about 1.2 meters or four foot wide.

These windows allow for maximum opening to allow ventilation of half of the entire window area. It is held in place by weather stripping, balances and springs. The balancing of heavy metal, cast iron or lead balance the window and facilitate the operation of the window.

The locking mechanism is made of simplex hinges on one side of the window, this permits opening of the window to let in fresh air if required.

Americans refer to these as hung sash window frames and they are normally hung double with 2 sashes. This permits an upward and downward movement within the frame. In single frames, there are 2 sashes and the top one is fixed. The sash at the bottom is able to slide down and up. If the window is very high then they use quadruple sashes. In America these windows are usually glazed and made from soft wood.

These Sash windows provide great cooling and ventilation and deposited their high maintenance to keep clean, they are well worth having in your home. The wood can have a tendency to rot, swell or distort and occasionally the wood may shrink. It is for this reason it is important to look after Sash windows properly. Cleaning the windows and treating the wood periodically are essential in order to prolong the life of your sash windows.

by: Archie Campbell.

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