In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction When people compare quotes for new windows, most of the attention goes on the glass: double or triple, argon or krypton, the U-value on the specification sheet. The frame gets far less scrutiny, even though it decides how long the window lasts, whether the sashes keep closing cleanly and […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Cleaning timber windows is simple, but the wrong product can do more harm in ten minutes than a year of weather. Most damage we see from cleaning comes from cleaners meant for other jobs: solvents, acidic home remedies and pressure washers. Modern timber windows are usually finished with a […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Traditional timber sash windows are beautiful, but few of them are airtight. The sliding mechanism that makes them so elegant leaves small gaps: around the sashes, between the meeting rails, and where the frame meets the wall. On a windy day, you can feel the result. The good news […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Timber windows are usually associated with period properties — sash windows on Victorian terraces, casements on cottages. But some of the most striking windows on contemporary homes are also made of wood. Modern timber design has moved a long way from heritage styling. Today’s architectural timber windows are about […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Most people choosing double glazing focus on the glass and the frame. The spacer bar — the thin strip that holds the two panes apart — rarely gets a mention. Yet it has a direct bearing on two things homeowners complain about most: condensation around the edge of the […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Supply only is tempting. You buy the windows, fit them yourself, and pocket the money you’d have paid an installer, often 30-40% of the total project cost. For a competent DIYer, that’s a serious saving. But window installation isn’t shelf assembly. Get it right and you save a meaningful […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Owning a listed building is a privilege and a responsibility. Those windows that give the property its character are also legally protected, and replacing or altering them without permission is a criminal offence, not just a planning breach. That sounds daunting, but the system is navigable. Thousands of listed […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Windows are the eyes of a building. Get them right and a period home sings — the proportions feel balanced, the detailing looks intentional, the whole facade comes together. Get them wrong and something feels off, even to people who can’t quite say why. That “something’s wrong” feeling is […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction If you live on a busy road, near a railway, or under a flight path, you’ll know that noise wears you down. Traffic rumble, sirens, aircraft — it disrupts sleep, raises stress, and makes a home feel less like a sanctuary. Acoustic glazing won’t make your home silent. No […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction A sash window that won’t budge is one of the most common complaints with traditional timber windows — and one of the most fixable. Before you assume the worst and start pricing up replacements, know this: the vast majority of sticking sashes are caused by something trivial. Paint buildup […]
