subject: Sash Windows Over The Years [print this page] Vertically sliding sash windows have been around for centuries, with examples going back to the 1670s. English natural philosopher and architect Robert Hooke is thought to be responsible for the design of the sash window. The sash window is undoubtedly the most traditional and popular window throughout the UK. Unlike modern windows, wood windows made, fitted and maintained with care will outlast any modern window.
During the late 1970s sash windows were removed leaving the existing box surround, from there the carpenter would fit glass Louvre blades to the top of the window with a large fixed glazed pane below. These window conversions can still be seen in many windows today and have many bad points. Louvre glass panes can be easily removed from the outside leaving you prone to burglary, also during the winter months these windows leak all the hot air out through the leaky Louvre blades. Sash windows can now be made with all the traditional features but also have full draught exclusion and be fitted with double glazing. Advances in glass and the manufacturing of double glazed units have given the customer the choice of keeping their existing window surrounds while changing to double glazed sashes, and also fully draught excluding the new sashes and existing window surrounds.
Badly fitted sashes and no options for draught excluding left many homeowners deciding to have mainly the top sashes painted shut with just the bottom sash opening , leaving them with no option of opening the top sashes and enabling the hot air built up in that room to escape.
In recent times, the availability of sash windows options has witnessed a huge growth in the market. This is the reason why there is no dearth and shortage of quality sash window options. Apart from being available in large number, the most vital aspect of these windows is that they are offered by their organizations or contractors in a range of different designs, type and pattern. So, any one in need of sash windows London will surely get a large number of options to choose from. Availability of sash windows in various options is a good thing. This will help any individual make the best selection of the windows by deeply analyzing one's needs and requirement. However, if one wants to avail the customized sash window refurbishment London services, it is better to utilize the services of any competent, experienced and skilled contractor.
Currently, the number of contractors who offer their sash window services is quite large. But, all the contractors, offering their services should not be easily believed. It is because there is a huge demand of sash windows and related services in the market. It is this reason why a number of contractors, without appropriate knowledge of the industry, are offering their services. As these contractors are here just for the sake of making quick money, it is quite necessary that anyone in need of these services, should remain quite careful while selecting them.
