The Significant Progress Of The Sash Window

The historical development of the sash window can be dated back to the early sixteenth century

. In 1658 the talented Dutch artist, Vermeer painted The Milkmaid, which depicts this type of window in the background of the scene. The earliest example of sash windows can be seen in Ham House, a building which also dates to that period of history.

Credit for the design is attributed to the renowned English architect, Robert Hooke. Some dispute this claim and believe that these stylish windows originated in France, their design reaching England via Holland where its rising popularity has identified it as part of the English heritage. Whatever the truth of the matter, the fact remains that they are elegant and stylish and improve the exterior of any home.

Originally known as Yorkshire Light windows, two double rows containing panes of glass were suspended in a frame. The windows became larger and heavier over the years as their design was modified, leading to the necessity of a rope, pulley and sash weight system being installed within the frame of the window itself.

It is believed that the popularity of these windows throughout Britain at the time can be attributed to their extensive use by an architect who gained favour with the royal family. Sir Christopher Wrens was asked to design the Whitehall Palace, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court, all three of which make extensive use of these types of windows.

Popular fashions endorsed by the royals were immediately embraced throughout the nation and so it was only natural that people became enamoured of designing their homes with the use of sash windows. The Georgian era birthed the double sash which sported two movable window panes.

This was due to the fact that both panes could be adjusted, allowing a flow of cool air in through the bottom and heated air out through the top. This was a blessing during the hot summer months and allowed for fresh air to enter a room during the winter without rain coming in through the open window due to its innovative design. They lost popularity during the First World War.

Hand crafted using time consuming and labour intensive methods along with costly materials meant that the design was not conducive to the industrialization process. Industry was focused on creating advanced weaponry and machinery and the sash window had no room in this sort of an environment.

by: Nathan Madeley

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