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…
DetailsWhy Choose Traditional Timber Windows Over uPVC Plastic Windows When the time comes to replace your windows, homeowners are often faced with a difficult decision between heart and head. Your heart says wooden windows are more natural, more beautiful, more authentic; your head tells you that cheaper plastic alternatives will save you money and…
DetailsThe splendour of Brighton’s sash windows Brighton’s architectural splendour is renowned throughout the world. The grandeur of the sea front, the quirkiness of the Royal Pavilion, the soulful intimacy of The Lanes – Brighton’s architecture has style and character in abundance. Amid Brighton’s varied architectural riches, one feature stands out above all others: the…
DetailsOld, draughty sash windows can really spoil the enjoyment of a period home. Not only can they stick in their frame or rattle in the wind, but many people end up watching their hard-earned money disappearing out of the window due to unnecessarily high heating bills. Over the last century, thousands of beautiful sash windows…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAs October is National Home Security Month, now is the time to think about how secure your home’s windows and doors are, and whether it’s time you considered an upgrade. We’ve outlined some of the key security advantages to updating your windows, so read on to find out how to make your home as…
DetailsIf you’re in the middle of renovating your home or wanting to make a change to your living arrangements, then why not consider commissioning some bi-folding doors? They come in all sorts of different sizes and can be used to create two rooms out of one big space; completely transforming the way that you’ll look at your home.
DetailsThe 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 now as suburbs. Thanks to the rise of the…
DetailsThe Victorian Era was about reviving classic architectural designs and styles. Gothic, Tudor and Italianate were some of the traditional British designs that saw popularity during this era. John Ruskin, an art critic during the Victorian Era, led the revival of traditional architecture which used better building materials to forge a new future. One…
DetailsThe 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…
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