Debunking Common Myths About Sash Windows

By |2025-01-24T15:14:10+00:00January 24th, 2025|Sash Chat|

Sash windows are a quintessential feature of British architecture, but misconceptions about their practicality and efficiency often deter homeowners. This article dispels the myths surrounding sash windows, highlighting how modern materials, technology, and designs have transformed them into a versatile, energy-efficient, and secure choice for any home. Discover why sash windows are a timeless investment that blends traditional charm with contemporary functionality.

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Victorian Acid-Etched Glass

By |2024-10-30T16:56:09+00:00October 30th, 2024|Sash Chat|

A Beautiful Era in UK Design Victorian acid-etched glass marked a brief yet memorable trend in British interior design in the late 19th century. Starting around 1870, this glass style featured delicate, etched patterns, often floral or geometric. These designs quickly became a hallmark of Victorian décor before falling out of fashion near the [...]

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Upgrading Timber Windows

By |2024-10-02T08:47:26+00:00October 9th, 2024|Sash Chat|

The Modern Way with Sliding Sash Solutions Upgrading timber windows should enhance your home’s energy efficiency and comfort while preserving its original charm. Older sash and casement windows are often draughty and lack insulation. Fortunately, modern advancements offer ways to improve these issues without sacrificing the beauty of your property. At Sliding Sash Solutions, we [...]

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The Timeless Appeal of Sash Windows

By |2024-10-02T07:21:39+00:00October 2nd, 2024|Sash Chat|

A Blend of Tradition and Functionality Sash windows have graced homes for centuries, offering a perfect combination of elegance, history, and practicality. First introduced in the late 17th century, they quickly became a hallmark of Georgian and Victorian architecture, often seen in stately homes and urban townhouses across the UK. But what is it about [...]

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Project Spotlight: LandVac Glass in Traditional Sash Windows

By |2024-09-26T14:33:53+00:00September 26th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Project Spotlight: Sliding Sash Solutions Installs High-Performance LandVac Glass in Traditional Sash Windows At Sliding Sash Solutions, we take pride in delivering projects that seamlessly blend traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge innovation. Our recent project is a perfect example of this, where we installed high-performance LandVac vacuum-insulated glass into beautiful, traditional replacement sashes. What Makes LandVac [...]

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A little privacy, if you please!

By |2024-09-24T10:00:45+00:00September 24th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Privacy glass, often used in bathroom sash windows, has a rich history. It developed alongside advances in glassmaking and the growing need for privacy, especially in urban areas. Here's a brief overview of its evolution: Early Glass Windows (Middle Ages - 19th Century) In medieval times, glass windows were a luxury. Most homes had small, [...]

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Keeping your home cool in the hot weather

By |2020-11-09T13:30:00+00:00July 23rd, 2018|Uncategorized|

As we find ourselves in the midst of this heatwave homeowners of period properties, like others, will want to do all they can to ensure that their homes stay cool when it’s hot outside. You could choose to go out and purchase a number of fans to have in each room, but if you don’t [...]

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Accoya® wood is the material of choice at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show

By |2020-11-09T13:29:52+00:00July 23rd, 2018|Uncategorized|

Accoya®, the world-leading, high-performance sustainable wood, and the number one choice for us at Sliding Sash Solutions for our new windows and doors is the material of choice for Cultivar at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show which runs from 3rd – 8th July. Attended by thousands of amateur and professional horticulturalists alike – the annual gardening [...]

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The influence of glass

By |2020-11-09T13:30:09+00:00July 11th, 2018|materials, replacement windows and doors|

Plain Glazing This article is reproduced from The Building Conservation Directory, 2001 and has been sourced from Buildingconservation.com Perhaps the most noticeable and yet misunderstood feature of a historic building is that of its glass and the way that glass influences both the atmosphere and ambience of the building. The influence of glass can be seen both internally [...]

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