Many of us love the character of the wooden sash windows on our period properties – but modern living exposes a few problems with some of the few remaining original wooden sash windows; time consuming and expensive maintenance year after year, draughty, rattling sashes, and unsecure single glazing all mean that many of us are looking for a solution that solves these issues, yet doesn’t compromise on the authentic look of a box sash window.
We feel that our Bygone timber alternative sash window range can provide the solution to these problems.
By sympathetically replicating the original character features of a wooden sash window, whilst also using modern technology and materials to solve the issues of security, maintenance and insulation, the Bygone UPVC timber alternative sash window range is perfect for your period property.
Traditional Features – Whether it’s the deep bottom rail, fully butt-jointed construction using Timberweld technology, super-slim 39mm midrail, the continuous decorative sash horns or the external staff bead, you can be sure that the Bygone sash window has captured it perfectly.
Decorative Timber Internal Finishing – We always finish our Bygone installations with new replica timber architraves (and hardwood internal cills) to keep all of that original character.
Modern Benefits – The Bygone sash window is ‘A’ Energy Rated as standard. It also holds the highly sought after ‘Secured by Design’ security accreditation so you can be sure that your home is secure as well as warm.
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Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions
A vertical opening window associated with Victorian and Georgian architecture
Painting timber sash windows can be done in the conventional way, but modern timber-alternative sash products can now be factory sprayed in hard wearing acrylic coatings.
Cleaning techniques for sash windows depend on the material. For timber-alternative and PVC-u products a non-abrasive alcohol based cleaner like isopropanol works great on the frames and the glass.
Sash windows slide up and down and are held open or closed by a mechanism. On original windows this was a pully and a lead weight, but on modern window this is often a spring, called a ‘balance’.
If you are fortunate enough to live in a listed building you must comply with English Heritage (EH) recommendations when making modifications to your home. EH “preserve” important structural elements from destruction, on behalf of the country, for future generations to come.
Local conservation officers, however, often apply the same draconian rules to unlisted properties that happen to be a in a conservation area. Authorities have a duty to “conserve” the general appearance in these areas, but they should be far less stringent.
We urge you to take your time, if you make a poor decision now, the odds are you will always notice it while you remain at your property. Worse still, it might cost you dearly should you feel the need to change the windows again!
In contrast, the best replacement sash windows will go unnoticed, blending seamlessly with the existing facade, being well balanced and correctly proportioned and harmonising with their surroundings.
It’s about so much more than just the material the window is made from!
Although the Bygone sash window is our most popular sash product we also offer other sash windows in our range.
Ask us about our Authentic sash windows, we can usually custom design a window spec to suit all tastes and budgets.
Call us on 020 8449 4747
Email: info@barnetwindowcompany.co.uk