Sash Windows Rochford

Sash Windows Rochford Essex (SS4): Providing a stylish, period look to any home in Rochford, sash windows can boost your property's value by bringing style, charm and aesthetic appeal. If you have a listed building, a period property or your house stands in a conservation area, sash windows may be your only choice of replacement due to local legislation, and contemporary sash window replacements will be just as accurate as the originally fitted windows.

If your particular style or size of sash window is not obtainable off the shelf, a specialist Rochford glazing company will custom build your windows to comply with any rules regarding conservation area and listed building considerations, and your own individual preferences. The skilled craftsmen will use sustainably sourced timber in soft or hard wood varieties, that are known for their durability and anti-rot characteristics. Unless of course, you would prefer a more contemporary look, with attractive uPVC, composite, aluminium framed sash windows which integrate seamlessly with the design and style of your house in Rochford.

SASH WINDOWS VS CASEMENT WINDOWS

The big difference between casement windows and sash windows, is that sash windows do not use a hinge to open, they slide. Each sash window has two parts, where one or both are able to slide vertically behind the other. To enable the window to be opened to any size of gap for differing ventilation requirements, sash cords and counterbalances keep the window in position. Traditional sash windows can't be moved in any other direction, but more modern designs support horizontal (known as Yorkshire Sash) or vertical movement, along with offering the possibility of tilting which are far easier to clean.

Better room ventilation capabilities is one of the main benefits that sash windows have over casement windows. You can establish a convection flow of air within your home, with cooler air entering through the gap at the bottom, and warm air exiting through the top gap, in sash windows where both the top and bottom sash are able to slide. During the summer months in Rochford, this is especially valuable, helping to improve your levels of personal comfort.

To stop any unauthorised opening of your windows and increase the security of traditional sash windows, stops, locks, reinforced or double glazing and threaded bolt screws can be used to give peace of mind for any homeowner in Rochford. Installing a frame to frame sash lock is one of the better forms of security for sash windows in Rochford. This style of lock involves the fitting of a bar or bolt which fixes the bottom frame to the upper sash, stopping the opening of either window. Because any potential intruders have no way of accessing it from outside, security is further enhanced.

REPLACING OR RESTORING SASH WINDOWS IN ROCHFORD

If your house in Rochford has sash windows installed and they no longer work properly (not opening, sticking in place etc), it's probably time to think of either replacing or restoring them. Your local Rochford sash window installer will be happy to advise you on whether it is better to replace them or if it is viable to refurbish your existing sash windows.

In order to repair and restore your existing sash windows in Rochford, they will typically have to be removed from the frames so that the restoration work can be successfully accomplished. The frame might need to be put in a special jig and tightened if the panes of glass are draughty and vibrating, or it may be as simple as removing layers of paint which have built up over time. A professional Rochford sash window company will provide an inspection service of your windows and frames before imparting advice on potential procedures to remedy any problems. Whether your sash windows are affected by snapped cords, rotten frames, broken glass or faulty mechanisms, there is a fair chance that they can be effectively refurbished or repaired. Nevertheless, you must weigh up the advantages and disadvantages when it comes to what's possible and what's actually worth doing from a cost point of view.

There is a selection of sash window mouldings available to buy for anyone making a sash window or doing repairs on an existing one. When minor repairs are required, this is especially handy, as you can just buy the exact parts that you need for the task. Sash window mouldings that are widely available include: stiles, step cills, top & bottom meeting rails, staff beads, transom drips, parting beads, bottom rails, glazing bars, sash stiles, sash bars and ovolo glass beads.

TYPES OF SASH WINDOWS IN ROCHFORD

Looking through all of the various different styles of sash windows that you can buy in sales brochures and on the internet can be somewhat bewildering. To make life easier, you should note that there are essentially 3 major designs: Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian, to choose from. Each has got their own individual variations that can be customised for your style of property.

Georgian - The conventional design of the Georgian sash window is "six over six", which means it comprises 6 independent panes in the top sash, over 6 independent panes in the bottom sash. The Georgian style can be customised to the Half-Georgian (6 panes in one half, a single pane in the other), or another Georgian-variant which can have different size panes in top and bottom, provided that one half of the sash window consists of six panes.

Victorian - The Victorian sash window is commonly a 2 over 2 design which can also incorporate a centre bar, or adaptations such as asymmetric (two over three, three over two etc).

Edwardian - With a six over two arrangement, the Edwardian is very similar in appearance to the Half-Georgian style of sash window.

To determine which is the right design for your property in Rochford, you should contact a local sash window installer, instead of beating up your brain going over all of these variations.

Each of these patterns can be created in all sizes of windows, including coupled and bay windows. There's a fourth major kind of sash window which is referred to as the Yorkshire Sash. Integrating with any of the 3 main patterns and their variations, this style is a horizontally sliding window.

As well as the different styles, sash windows are also manufactured from several different materials to suit your personal preferences. The original sash windows from the seventeenth century, and for almost all of the last 400 yrs were crafted from wood. The early versions were made out of English oak which was plentiful in those distant days, and more recently they've been constructed with softwoods like cedar, Douglas fir, Scots pine and European redwood which are less expensive and are more sustainably sourced.

Aluminium windows were introduced during the 1970s, and not long after this the first uPVC versions started to appear, which thanks to their durability, energy efficiency, high level of security and low-maintenance qualities, have become ever more popular in Rochford.

TRADITIONAL SASH WINDOWS AND PROTECTED BUILDINGS

In earlier times, sash windows were only fitted with a single pane of glass. If your property is situated in a protected conservation area, or is a listed building, it might be necessary to replace your sash windows with some having a similar arrangement as your current ones. Modern advancements permit toughened glass with much improved thermal qualities over the original glass, to be employed. This will allow you to preserve the general appearance of your home when exchanging your windows.

A skilled Rochford sash window contractor will be able to provide you with the best and most cost-effective materials needed to complete the work, while offering advice on ways to stay within the regulations for your local area. Where a conservation officer or local authority insists that existing materials are renovated, it may be required to complete a window by window inspection to minimise any impact on the building. A professional company will happy to do this inspection and prepare the report together with any technical drawings, required by the planning department, including information about your renovation scheme, and if any replacement works are needed.

It might be conceivable to do an enhancement of your sash windows in Rochford by adding secondary glazing. By installing a vertically sliding secondary glazing pane to the inside of your sash window you can prevent condensation, reduce noise levels and improve your thermal efficiency. The fitting of secondary glazing helps to retain the traditional character and integrity of the structure and can usually be implemented even if you're restricted by planning constraints on a listed building.

CHOOSING A SASH WINDOW INSTALLER IN ROCHFORD

For professional sash window installations that will last for many years to come, you should identify a reputable sash window installation company in the Rochford area. You should try to obtain a minimum of three different estimates for your forthcoming window project, and ask neighbours and friends for recommendations and testimonials where appropriate. Registered membership of either the Glazing Arbitration Scheme (TGAS), the GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation) or the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme (FENSA), should guarantee a company's skill and competence in glazing and sash window installation. Membership to such prominent organisations in the glazing industry also gives guarantees in case of faulty workmanship, and a means of finding arbitration in case of legal measures due to defective products or poor craftsmanship.

Sash window installation can be undertaken in Rochford and also in: Eastern Avenue, Battlesbridge, Hawkwell, Shopland, Southend, Runwell, Cold Norton, Great Canney, Hullbridge, Creeksea, Hockley, Stow Maries, North Fambridge, Stambridge, Barling, South Fambridge, Paglesham, Canewdon, Eastwood, Latchingdon, Althorne, Stroud Green, Rawreth, together with these postcodes SS4 1HU, SS4 1SJ, SS4 1RP, SS4 1RR, SS4 1QR, SS4 1HD, SS4 1JA, SS2 6BE, SS4 1ES, and SS4 1BW. Local Rochford sash window specialists will probably have the postcode SS4 and the telephone dialling code 01702. Verifying this can guarantee you access locally based providers of sash windows. Rochford home and business owners are able to utilise these and numerous other related services. Just click the "Quote" banner to obtain quotations for window installation.

Sash Window Trickle Vents Rochford

For homes in Rochford that have sash windows installed, it's crucial that there's some kind of ventilation in every room. This is something that is frequently overlooked as we all endeavour to beef-up the insulation in our homes. However, if you're to minimise problems such as damp penetration, condensation and mould growth, a certain level of ventilation is vital.

One way that you can increase ventilation is to fit special trickle vents, then you will no longer need to open your sash windows to get that all-important flow of air. These nifty little vents sometimes come fitted as standard with uPVC windows, however if your windows are made from timber or some other material, you may need to bring in a specialist to put some in.

Working on the principle that cold air falls and hot air rises, trickle vents are fitted to the top of a sash window, and as air enters from the outside it "trickles" downwards when entering the room and cools the glass surfaces inside, thereby reducing condensation and associated problems.

So you do not spoil the smooth, clean lines of your windows, try to get low-profile and flush fitting trickle vents where possible. These will look much neater when fitted and aren't so obtrusive as some trickle vent designs.

Sash Window Mouldings Rochford

For anybody making a sash window or doing repairs on an existing one, there's a selection of sash window mouldings on offer. Because you can purchase the precise parts that you need, this is especially useful for small repair tasks. Sash window mouldings that are widely available include: stiles, step cills, top & bottom meeting rails, staff beads, transom drips, parting beads, bottom rails, glazing bars, sash stiles, sash bars and ovolo glass beads.

Mouldings for sash windows are available in hardwood or softwood, and a swift search online for "sash window mouldings" or something similar will reveal a number of possible dealers, with sapele, American white oak, pine and meranti versions on offer. Unless there is a joinery works nearby in Rochford, you might have problems sourcing these products locally, and it's doubtful that you'll find them in B&Q or a local DIY shop.

Yorkshire Sliders Rochford

There's a fourth kind of sash window that is perhaps not so widely acknowledged as the classic Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian variations, and this is called the "Yorkshire Sliding Sash Window" or "Yorkshire Slider". Because the sashes slide from side-to-side (horizontally) rather than vertically as with the other types, this style of window is sometimes referred to as the "Horizontal Sliding Sash Window". These sash windows were originally installed in workers cottages, as they were cheaper, and are now often seen in period cottages and listed buildings. As the name implies, they are thought to have originated from the North Yorkshire region. (Tags: Yorkshire Sliders Rochford, Yorkshire Sash Windows Rochford, Horizontal Sliding Sash Windows Rochford).

uPVC Sash Windows Rochford

Sash windows have been popular in Rochford for 400 years or more. In fact, there are still surviving examples dating from the 1670's, in various places throughout the United Kingdom. Traditionally constructed from timber, in recent decades, sash windows have appeared that are made out of a number of different materials. Oak was the traditional timber used in every aspect of construction, and that includes sash windows, although ash was another popular choice. When properly maintained these hardwoods are durable, strong and survive for many years.

However, in the world today hardwoods can be very expensive and their widespread use has caused deforestation across the globe. Even though timber today is supposed to come from sources that are sustainable, it's thought that illegal logging makes up something like 60 percent of tropical timber imported into Great Britain.

Due to such issues, modern sash windows are predominantly produced from rapid growing softwoods, such as Baltic pine, deal and redwood. Softwood is in general more inclined to come from renewable sources, and is of course significantly cheaper than hardwood. The drawback with softwood is that it does not last as long as hardwood, and needs more regular maintenance and treatments.

Over the last forty years or so, sash windows manufactured from different materials have appeared on the market. During the mid 1980s the first uPVC sash windows were introduced. Right from the outset, these were designed to emulate conventional wooden sash windows as accurately as possible. When they were first produced, most of the available uPVC sash windows were white, but as the manufacturing procedure was improved, an increasing number of colours were offered.

Here are just a few of the advantages of uPVC sash windows:

• High thermal efficiency.
• Can be made to order.
• More secure.
• Low or no maintenance.
• Available in wood grain effect.
• Weather resistant.
• Easily cleaned.
• No need for sanding or painting.

Sash Window Cord Replacement Rochford

For the functionality restoration of sash windows, sash window cord replacement is of utmost importance. Throughout the years, the cords keeping the sashes in position may wear down or break, making it difficult to operate the windows. By replacing the worn-out cords with new, durable ones, a qualified specialist can remedy this and ensure easy and smooth sliding of the sashes. Householders in Rochford can, through sash window cord replacement, preserve the authenticity and charm of their historical properties and enjoy fully operational and functional windows. Broken sash cords in your home can be replaced by professional sash window fitters in Rochford, who'll soon have your windows running smoothly once again. (65592 - Sash Window Cord Replacement in Rochford)

Sash Window Related Tasks

There is a wide range of work that can be undertaken by your local Rochford sash window specialist including the maintenance of sash windows, Georgian sash window installation, the installing of sash windows, sash window maintenance, sash and case windows, sash window beading, double-glazed sash windows, residential sash windows in Rochford, the installation of new sash windows in Rochford, uPVC sash windows, sash window installation, sash window draught proofing, sash window condensation problems in Rochford, cheap sash windows, sash window trickle vent installation, Victorian sash window installations, wood sash windows, window sash replacement, Edwardian sash windows, double glazing sash windows, box sash windows, traditional sash windows, sash window refurbishment, sash window advice, flush sash window installation in Rochford, industrial sash windows, box sash window installation, Georgian sash windows, sash window stops, coloured sash windows, and lots more. If there happen to be different Rochford sash window requirements that you want but don't see here, you should list them on the QUOTE FORM provided. These are just an example of the activities that are handled by people specialising in sash windows. Rochford specialists will let you know their full range of services.

Sash Windows Near Rochford

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