Sash Windows Royston

Sash Windows Royston Hertfordshire (SG8): Providing an elegant, period look to any house in Royston, sash windows can boost the value of your home by bringing style, charm and authenticity. There could even be a situation where sash windows may be the only replacement option due to local requirements if you've got a period property, a listed building or your home is situated within a designated conservation area. Fortunately contemporary replacement sash windows can look just as attractive as the windows that were originally fitted.

If your particular size or style of sash window isn't available off the shelf, a local Royston window company will custom build your windows to fit in with any guidelines relating to listed building and conservation area considerations, and your own exacting preferences. Using sustainably sourced timber in soft or hard wood varieties, which are well known for their durability and anti-rot capabilities, a trained tradesman will skillfully fashion your windows. Of course, you may go for a more modern aluminium, uPVC, composite frame to seamlessly integrate your new sash windows into your style of home.

SASH WINDOWS VERSUS CASEMENT WINDOWS

The principal distinction between casement and sash windows, is that sash windows do not use a hinge mechanism to open, they slide. Each sash window has two panels, where one or both are able to slide vertically up behind the other. Counterweights and cords keep the window in position allowing the window to be opened to any size gap, without slamming shut. While contemporary designs of sash windows allow for vertical or horizontal movement, in addition to tilting designs for simpler cleaning, the original, traditional sash windows just moved up or down.

An important advantage of a sash window over a casement fitting is its superior system of ventilation for a room. When both window sashes can be moved you can leave a gap both bottom and top, which creates a convection air flow within your room with warmer air escaping through the upper gap, and cool air entering through the gap at the bottom. During the summer months in Royston, this is especially useful, helping to increase your comfort levels.

Enhanced security measures for traditional sash windows provide reassurance for householders in Royston, by the installation of stops, locks, threaded bolt screws and reinforced or double glazing to prevent any unauthorised opening of your windows. An effective type of security for sash windows in Royston is the addition of a frame to frame lock. This uses a bar or bolt which fastens the lower frame to the top sash and stops either window from being opened. Security is further enhanced as any would-be intruders cannot access it from outside.

REPLACING OR RESTORING SASH WINDOWS IN ROYSTON

If your current sash windows in Royston have been damaged or no longer work as they should, it is a good time to think of either restoring or replacing them before they worsen. Your local Royston sash window specialist will be happy to give you advice on whether it's best to change them or whether it's worthwhile to refurbish your existing sash windows.

If refurbishment is the chosen route for your current sash windows in Royston, then for this work to be successfully completed, they will need to be removed from their frames. The frame may require tightening up in a special jig if your window panes are draughty and rattling, or it may be as simple as scraping off several layers of paint which have accumulated throughout the years. You will most likely find that a local sash window company in Royston will offer a free assessment of your windows to establish any problems, come up with solutions, and give you a quotation for the work involved. In most cases sash windows can be refurbished, whether they're affected by worn out sash cords, rotten frames, faulty mechanisms or shattered glass. You must bear in mind though, that for all practical purposes there is frequently something of a balancing act between what's achievable and what is actually the most cost-effective in the long term.

There is an array of sash window mouldings on offer for any homeowner building sash windows or making repairs to existing ones. This is handy for small repair jobs as you can purchase the precise parts that are needed. The most commonly available sash mouldings are stiles, ovolo glass beads, transom drips, staff beads, glazing bars, sash bars, sash stiles, step cills, parting beads, top & bottom meeting rails and bottom rails.

TYPES OF SASH WINDOWS IN ROYSTON

It can be quite bewildering if you look at a sales catalogue or online at the many different styles of sash windows that are offered. It's easier to think of there being just three principal designs: Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian. So as to match the style and design of your property in Royston, each one has their own variants.

Georgian - The traditional design of the Georgian sash window is "6 over 6", meaning that it comprises 6 separate panes in the top sash, over 6 separate panes in the bottom sash. The Half-Georgian is a customisation of this design with a single pane in one half, and 6 panes in the other, while a Georgian-variant sees a window that can have different size panes in bottom and top, as long as one half of the window consists of 6 panes.

Victorian - A 2 over 2 panel grid design which also includes a centre bar, or versions like asymmetric (2 over 3, or 3 over 2 etc).

Edwardian - A 6 over 2 style that is similar in design to a half Georgian.

Rather than rack your brain pondering all these different designs, you may find it easier to just contact your local Royston window installer, and ask for their guidance on which would be the right pattern for your home.

Any window sizes, in addition to coupled and bay windows, can be fashioned in all of these sash window designs. There is actually another main form of sash window, which is referred to as the Yorkshire Sash Window. This design is a horizontally sliding window which can incorporate any of the three principal elements and their adaptations.

It's not only the design of window that you have to look at, but also what material it is constructed from, as sash windows can be made from a variety of materials. Ever since they were originally invented more than 400 yrs ago the majority of sash windows have been constructed from wood, a material still loved by many. Many of today's timber sash windows are constructed from sustainably sourced softwoods like redwoods, Scots pine, deal and Douglas fir, but the earlier ones were mainly made of oak, of which there was an ample supply in those times.

In the 1970's aluminium sash windows were developed, closely followed by uPVC sash windows which have become more and more popular in Royston owing to their low-maintenance attributes, energy efficiency, durability and high level of security.

TRADITIONAL SASH WINDOWS AND PROTECTED BUILDINGS

In earlier times, sash windows were only fitted with one single pane of glass. If you live in a listed building or your property is located inside a designated conservation area it might be necessary to replace your current sash windows with a similar style. To improve on the thermal attributes provided by the original glass, it's now possible using modern procedures, to replace it with superior toughened glass. This allows you to replace all of your sash windows yet retain the appearance of the building as a whole.

A specialist sash window contractor in Royston will be able to offer guidance on ways to adhere to local legislation for your area, whilst offering the optimum and most economical materials available. When existing materials must be restored, due to demands by your local authority or conservation official, a window by window inspection may be required to reduce any impact on the building. In order to compile a report for the planning officer, an experienced sash window company will complete this assessment and supply technical drawings, essential replacement works and information about your renovation project.

It could be possible to do an upgrade on your sash windows in Royston by putting in secondary glazing. If you'd like to prevent condensation, improve thermal efficiency and reduce noise transmission, you can add a vertically sliding secondary glazing panel to the inside of your sash window. Even when you are limited by planning constraints in the case of a listed building, secondary glazing solutions can generally be accomplished to help retain the original character and integrity of the building.

CHOOSING A SASH WINDOW INSTALLER IN ROYSTON

For professional sash window installations which will last for the foreseeable future, you should locate an experienced sash window fitter in the Royston area. Consult friends and neighbours for recommendations, and make sure that you obtain at least three different estimates for the job . To be sure of a contractor's skill and experience in glazing and sash window installation and restorations, check for membership of either the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme, the Glazing Arbitration Scheme or the Glass and Glazing Federation. Membership to these prominent associations in the glazing industry also offers insurance in case of shoddy workmanship, and a means of finding mediation if legal proceeding occur due to faulty products or lousy craftsmanship.

Sash windows can be installed in Royston and also nearby in: Guilden Morden, Chipping, Meldreth, Chiswick End, Bassingbourn, Therfield, Whaddon, Shepreth, Litlington, Buckland, Melbourn, Whaddon Gap, Barley, Steeple Morden, Ashwell, and in these postcodes SG8 5BP, SG8 1DD, SG8 5EY, SG8 5DL, SG8 5EJ, SG8 5DH, SG8, SG8 5HB, SG8 5GU, and SG8 6NL. Locally based Royston sash window fitters will likely have the postcode SG8 and the dialling code 01763. Checking this will ensure you are accessing local providers of sash windows. Royston home and business owners can benefit from these and various other similar services. Click on the "Quote" banner to obtain quotations for sash window installation.

Aluminium Sash Windows Royston

If you are keen on extra glass, slender lines and less obvious frames in your windows, you could think about aluminium sash windows for your property in Royston. Found in a range of colours and styles, aluminium sash windows offer a sleek contemporary look, along with strength, longevity and resistance to rot.

With these sash windows being virtually maintenance free, aluminium is an excellent material that is easy to recycle, environmentally friendly and sustainable. The ultra-modern aluminium sash windows on the market today are properly insulated, double-glazed and comply with all of the applicable building legislation. They're head and shoulders above the aluminium versions from the 70s.

uPVC Sash Windows Royston

Sash windows have been widely used in buildings for 400 years of more in Royston. The earliest examples that still survive in Great Britain, date from the 1670's. The customary material for making sash windows is timber and it's only over the last few years that different materials have been used in their construction. In all areas of construction oak was the most popular timber, but as well as oak, ash was also regularly used for making these windows. Such hardwoods are strong, and when correctly maintained, can be exceedingly long lasting.

Due to worldwide deforestation, the use of such hardwoods is now largely discouraged, and they've become extremely expensive to use and even harder to find. Timber today is supposed to come from totally sustainable sources, however according to recent estimates it's believed that about sixty percent of UK tropical hardwood imports come from countries where illegal logging is rife.

For this and other reasons, quick growing softwoods like European redwood, Scots pine and deal are now used in the construction of today's wooden sash windows. Softwood is in general more inclined to come from renewable sources, and is of course less expensive than hardwood. The downside is that if they're not given regular treatments and maintenance, softwoods are not as long lasting as hardwoods.

Over the last forty years or so, sash windows that were made out of different materials started to appear. In the mid 1980s the first examples of uPVC sash windows were created. From this beginning, these were developed to emulate traditional timber sash windows as closely as possible. The first uPVC sash windows were mainly made in white, but a range of different colours have since been added.

The benefits of uPVC sash windows include:

• High thermal efficiency.
• Low or no maintenance.
• Can be made to order.
• No painting or sanding.
• Improved home security.
• Easily cleaned.
• Highly weather resistant.
• Available in traditional wood grain effect.

Yorkshire Sliders Royston

Apart from the classic Edwardian, Georgian and Victorian sash windows, there is a fourth style which is known as the "Yorkshire Slider" or "Yorkshire Sliding Sash Window". Some people simply refer to this pattern as the "Horizontal Sliding Sash Window", as it perfectly describes the mechanism of this window, with its sashes sliding horizontally (from side-to-side), contrary to the other designs which all slide up and down (vertically). Thought to have originated from the North Yorkshire region, these windows are usually seen in listed buildings and period cottages. (Tags: Yorkshire Sliders Royston, Yorkshire Sliding Sash Windows Royston, Horizontal Sliding Sash Windows Royston).

Sash Window Repairs Royston

There's no arguing - traditional wooden sash windows can get fairly scruffy if they're not properly maintained and looked after. The fact that your sash windows are currently noisy, rotting and draughty and letting in water, may not even be your fault, because they may have been like that for years before you even bought your property in Royston.

A cursory glance at these windows won't always reveal the seriousness of the problem, and most homeowners would not give it another thought, but I can assure you that there are thousands of sash windows around the country just waiting to be repaired. It is not a wise idea to hire any old odd job man or carpenter for this type of work, you really need a sash window expet or specialist joiner.

Most wooden sash windows can be mended with a little bit of hard work and ingenuity, unless they have been really neglected for many years, consequently if the guy you call insists that the only answer is replacements - look someplace else.

A genuine craftsman will perform a comprehensive assessment of your windows, giving you an in-depth report of what can be restored, what needs replacing, and all of the possible solutions. So that you are able to make a well-informed decision about how you'd like to proceed, they will also give you a fully itemised quote. Some common repair options include such things as:

• Replacing sash cords & service pulleys
• The replacement of sills
• Double-glazing
• The replacement of window furniture
• Draughtproofing
• Spliced sill repairs
• Replacement sashes
• Stile replacement
• Small repairs & repainting
• Removing & replacing decaying timber

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Sash Cord Replacement Royston

An indispensable maintenance task for classic sash windows is the replacement of sash window cords, essential to restore their functionality. With the passage of time, the cords securing the sashes might break or wear down, leading to windows becoming difficult to operate. An experienced specialist can remedy this issue by replacing the worn-out cords with new, durable ones, facilitating smooth and easy sliding of the sashes. Preservation of the authenticity and charm of their properties, along with enjoying fully functional and operational windows, is possible for homeowners in Royston through sash window cord replacement. Any faulty sash cords in your home will be replaced by local sash window installers in Royston, and your windows will soon be operating smoothly once more. (65592 - Sash Window Cord Replacement in Royston)

Sash Window Related Tasks

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Sash Windows Near Royston

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