Fall in love with your windowS...
“Have nothing in your house that you do
not know to be useful, or believe to be
beautiful" - William Morris -1834
A poignant quote by the celebrated
textile designer of the Victorian age, a
time of prolific house building resulting
in the many millions of properties that
still very much makes up a large part of
Greater London’s charm and character.
We appreciate the quality of
craftsmanship of these houses, the high
ceilings, ornate plasterwork, detailed
staircases and unusual features, such as
stained glass.
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An integral and essential element to
these properties are their large Box
Sash windows, allowing wonderful
light & colours into the home, the
vertical operation allows shutters &
blinds to operate unimpeded and when
open a little at both top and bottom
they provide unrivalled convection
ventilation.
As in all things that are 100+ years old
many of these windows have been
severely neglected over time resulting
in a hatred of the poor fit, draughts, cold
and decay associated with them.
To add insult to injury the vast majority
of these houses are now situated in
designated Conservation Areas where
there are strict rules on the materials and
design of replacements, usually requiring
dimensional copies in timber to preserve
the character and appearance of the
original.
A desire for modern living comforts
coupled with a moral obligation to
conserve energy combine with the
above to create a particularly difficult set
of issues to overcome.
Fortunately help is nearby, Established
in 1992 Refurb-a Sash has a wealth of
experience and is able to provide a range
of solutions to these all too common
problems. Based in Isleworth, TW7 they
are perfectly located to service West
www.refurbasash.co.uk
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London and the surrounding area.
The services range from comprehensive
overhauls & concealed draught proofing
of existing windows, part renewals
including discreet integrated double
glazing, through to full replacement or
reinstatement of an entire window. All
products are bespoke and handmade
in house by their own craftsmen. The
company will be delighted to show you
around their workshops and showroom
without obligation.
Glazing options include safety, security,
heat retention and acoustic, which all
dramatically improve performance
whilst retaining the authenticity and
appearance of the original windows.
Their ‘concept to completion’ principle
has resulted in a loyal customer base
who appreciate the personal service
and fastidious attention to detail to
which even William Morris would surely
approve.
Tel: 020 8892 1166