Traditional Sash Windows
Box sash windows are extremely popular in old
and new houses in the UK. Sash windows have been used in many
homes since the Victorian and Georgian eras. Traditional
hardwood or softwood sash windows were formerly used, but
nowadays they are produced in UPVC. Sliding sash windows were
formerly single glazed units, but they are now available as
double glazed units. A sash window is a kind of window with
sliding panels that includes a weight and pulley system for
opening the sliding window panes.
The frame of a box sash wooden window contains a hollow region
that supports the sash weights. The sash weights are connected
to a sash cord, which is then linked to the sliding window
pane. Sash weights are frequently composed of lead, although
some sash weights are now created from steel. The sash cord is
made from braided cotton that has been pre-stretched and has a
polished finish to reduce wear. Other materials and man-made
fibres, such as polypropylene and nylon, are used in the
construction of sash cords to enhance abrasion resistance.
Sash windows are made from a variety of hard and soft woods. Mahogany, White Oak, Pine, and European Redwood are examples of woods utilized to make box sash windows. Sash windows should be pressure treated with preservatives and wax resins to guarantee maximum protection. It's also critical to ensure that wooden box sash windows have been treated with an insecticide and fungicide. This will keep wooden boring insects and wood rotting fungus away from your box sash windows, which will ensure that they survive. Even if the box sash windows are pressure treated softwood, the window sills will be made of hardwood.
Six panes of glass in each section of the sliding sash window are standard for a Georgian sash window. Therefore ending up with a window containing a total of four panes of glass down by three panes of glass across. Sash windows and sashes are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles to complement the home. Many houses in the Victorian era had bay windows fitted with sliding box sashes. Oriel and Queen Anne windows were also popular Victorian style windows.
Windows are available in a range of finishes, including stained or varnished wood and gloss paint in a variety of colours. They may be stained or varnished to bring out the wood's natural texture and hue. Before installing the top coat, windows with a painted finish should be treated with a high-quality primer or undercoat.
The new and improved wooden framed box sash windows are now available with double glazing for maximum energy efficiency. The property owners may still get benefits from double glazing, despite the fact that it is constructed of traditional wood and adheres to the original building's design. A double glazed box sash window can serve as soundproofing and thermally insulating for a period house.