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Published on September 25, 2018 7:31 AM

The popular perception about the good old-time sash windows is that they are rattling, letting draft in, loose and sometimes even impossible to close fully. While this might be true in some cases, those are usually related to the poor maintenance of the sash windows in question. If kept properly, even an original 19th-century sash […]

Published on November 10, 2017 3:45 PM

Casement windows are a nice alternative to the regular and sash windows. Casement windows are mounted in a different way than their regular counterparts – the hinges are side-mounted and pivot open and closed vertically during the rotation of an internal crank. Granted, casement windows are not perfect for everybody, but that’s exactly the reason […]

Published on September 15, 2017 2:38 PM

In 2024, UK homeowners are increasingly looking towards energy-efficient windows as a means to not only reduce their carbon footprint but also to embrace significant cost savings in the long run. With advancements in technology and a growing awareness of environmental issues, the landscape of home windows has seen remarkable innovations. This article delves into […]

Published on September 1, 2017 1:30 PM

Compared with casement windows there are only a handful of manufacturers extruding UPVC sash window profiles. This is because sash windows are generally only found in the UK (apart from the Americas and other old Colonial countries) and the machinery and tooling required to make the profiles costs many millions of pounds. SPECTUS uPVC SASH […]

Published on August 14, 2015 1:18 PM

Sash windows are a very British thing or so you would think. The word sash originated from the French word chassis meaning frame. They first started bringing elegance to the homes of the rich and famous in the 17th Century. For houses such as Chatsworth, Hampton court palace and Kensington palace. It didn’t take long […]

Published on June 17, 2015 9:25 PM

Reducing the overall use of power in your home is the quickest way to save money and energy, not only improving your bank balance but helping the environment too.  Being energy savvy is like adding a clean energy source to the national grid. This money saving guide, shows you just how easily you can cut […]

Published on January 19, 2015 2:48 PM

As a first blog piece on our new website we thought we would give you some history on sash windows and how they became a popular feature in British homes. Sash windows are a very British thing but the origin of the word “Sash” is French, it comes from “Chassis” which is French for the […]