When it comes to choosing windows for your home, the debate between wooden sash and uPVC windows has been ongoing for years. While uPVC windows have been popular for their perceived low maintenance and affordability, wooden sash windows, especially those made from Accoya timber, offer a timeless elegance and a range of advantages that…
In an era where environmental consciousness and energy efficiency are becoming increasingly important, making your home more energy-efficient is good for the planet and can be a smart financial decision. Reducing your energy consumption also has the potential to lower your utility bills and create a more comfortable living space. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll…
Renovating a house from a specific period is one of the best investments you can make. With stunning period features that denote the most popular housing trends of that time, if you’re lucky enough to own one, renovating it will be just as exciting as the initial purchase. Victorian homes are ones that typically…
Having new windows installed in your home is one of the best ways to bring your property back to life and even add value to it. Sometimes, however, this isn’t always possible. When it comes to home improvement and renovation budgets, not everyone will stretch far enough to cover new windows and doors, which is…
Houses from the Georgian period have grown in popularity in recent years, and with their beautiful architecture on full show, it is easy to understand why. With that being said, some Georgian properties can come with a lot of work needing to be done and can easily look tired if not properly maintained. Simple renovations…
With sustainability at the forefront of home planning in recent years, finding sustainable changes for your home couldn’t be more important. Improving the sustainability of your home is not only great for the environment, it’s also a really good way to lower your home bills and carbon footprint whilst focusing on your health and…
This article is being regularly updated in-line with the latest information being released by the UK government. What is the Green Home Grants Scheme? The Green Home Grants Scheme is a new programme first announced by the UK Government in July 2020 and then clarified on 5th August. It will provide vouchers generally…
The Specialist in Traditional Sash Windows is proud to announce that we have achieved our ISO 9001 certification. This is great news, as the certification is recognised worldwide as the international benchmark for quality within an organisation. It is a further indication that our valued customers can trust us to transform their homes’ windows and…
The Victorian Era ended in 1901, ushering in the Edwardian Era in architecture. It was the dawn of the 20th century, and people wanted to move out of highly-industrialised cities. This gave birth to the rise of homes outside the city, which people now know as suburbs. Thanks to the rise of the new…
The creation of sash windows is believed by some to have come from Robert Hooke and a result of the London Building Act made after the Great Fire of 1666. Because of this, sash windows could be found in most homes by the start of the Georgian Era in London. During this period, sash-styled windows…
