Orthodox Sash Windows
In
the United Kingdom, traditional and modern houses alike are
decorated with Box sash windows.
Sash
windows have been used in many homes since the Victorian and
Georgian eras. Traditional sash windows were constructed of
hardwood or
softwood wood, and are now widely available 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 window weights are kept in a hollow area
within the window frame. The sash weights are
secured to a sash cord that is also connected to the sliding
window pane. The sash
weights in the weight and pulley mechanism are usually made of
lead, although in more recent years, certain sash weights have
been manufactured from steel.
Sash cords are made from braided cotton that has been
pre-stretched and has a gleaming finish to minimize wear. Some
of the more
recent sash cords are constructed from polypropylene and
nylon, which have been improved to have higher abrasion
resistance.
Sash windows made of different types of softwoods or hardwoods are available. Mahogany, White Oak, Pine, and European Redwood are among the woods used to make box sashes. The timber used to manufacture sash windows should be vacuum pressure treated with preservatives and wax resins for maximum protection. Wooden box sash windows should also be treated with an insecticide and fungicide to ensure that they don't become infested. This will prevent damage to the box sash windows from wood boring insects and protect against wood rotting fungus. Even if the box sash windows are constructed of pressure-treated softwood, the window sills will usually be composed of hardwood.
In each portion of the sliding sash window, the traditional Georgian sash window would have six panes of glass. This means that you'll have four panes of glass down by three panes of glass across in the end. This configuration of the window panes is not compulsory for sash windows and sashes are available in many different styles and designs to suit the particular property. Many houses in the Victorian era had bay windows with sliding box sashes installed. Other Victorian style windows were Oriel windows and Queen Anne windows.
Stained or varnished wood, as well as gloss paint in a variety of colours, are just a few of the different types of finishes available for your windows. To improve the natural grain and hue of the wood, stain or varnish hardwood and softwood timber-framed sash windows. Before applying a top coat, sash windows with a painted finish should be primed or undercoated.
Replacement wooden framed box sash windows with double glazing are now available for improved energy efficiency. While still made from traditional timber and manufactured in keeping with the original buildings facade the property owners can still benefit from double glazing. For the period home, the double glazed box sash window may provide soundproofing and thermal insulation.