Traditional timber sliding sash windows are fitted into a reveal or recess in the brick work, both the sides & across the head (top of the window). There is NO recess at the bottom of the window, the hardwood sills are designed to sit on a flat surface. When ordering a timber sash window, you […]
Do you have a spectacular view of the city, a lovely garden or patio or even an outdoor landscape? Do you get the feeling that your existing doorways to these areas are simply not conveying the true impact of the view? Transform the look and feel of your home and incorporate aluminium bi-fold doors. Step […]
Whether it’s cutting out single use plastics, switching to electric cars, or volunteering for beach clean-ups, we all play our part in helping to reduce pollution and in making our planet a healthier, more sustainable place to live. At Timber Windows Direct, we are no different, that is why we ensure all the timber that […]
Traditionally, all sliding sash windows were operated by cast iron weights. Weights A sash box of 98mm is built into each side of the window, which houses the weights. This is then attached to a piece of sash cord, which travels over a pulley in the top corners of the window and attaches to the […]
Meranti is a versatile hardwood timber suited to a range of projects where aesthetic beauty is a priority. Whether your latest creation looks like a window frame, moulding, piece of furniture or general joinery job, this straight-grain wood is a hardwearing and easy to work with choice that can be machined, sanded and finished beautifully. With straight-grain […]
Obscure glass can be any one of dozens of types of glass, each set apart from ordinary glass due to their partial lack of transparency. Obscure glass of any sort distorts or obscures the items on the other side of the glass, whether this is by using textures or patterns. Obscure glass ranges from only […]
Why Are Double-Glazed Windows Filled with Argon? When it comes to energy efficiency, windows are notoriously vulnerable. Given a chance, they’ll drain the heat out of your home and into the great outdoors, far faster than brickwork and doors. Thankfully, certain types of Timber window offer considerable protection against this loss of heat. Of these, […]
Window horns were originally used in timber sash windows to strengthen the window’s structure. They supported the mortice and tenon joints and prevented the sashes from opening too far and becoming jammed. As the Victorian period progressed, architects wanted to use increasingly larger glass panes. Without the glazing bars, a new method of support was […]
Antique Glass – Generally refers to the process of flat glass production using the traditional mouth-blown method. The sheets produced are of modest size but are large enough for most restoration works. Casement Window – Generic name for a window that has openers which are hung on hinges, at the side – usually metal or […]
Ordinarily, glass will allow solar energy to pass from one side of the Timber window to the other. This includes the relatively narrow spectrum of visible wavelengths, as well as those higher and lower wavelengths (known respectively as infra-red and ultra-violet light). This is bad news! Ultraviolet light has a habit of bleaching materials it […]
