The beauty of timber sash windows is the huge level of design flexibility they offer. No other window material comes close when considering the number of different available styles. This is mainly down to the skilled craftsmanship needed for the production of timber sash windows. While uPVC or aluminium windows are mass produced, the manufacturing process of timber windows still requires traditional craftsmanship, which opens up a world of design possibilities.
At Nine Zero, we can manufacture almost any style of bespoke timber sash window to suit any property. While there aren’t many limitations to what we can manufacture, we thought we’d break down some popular styles which you may choose for your project.
What timber sash window styles are available?
The main three sash window styles can be broken down into different eras of British architecture, with Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. The style you need for your project will often depend on the aesthetics of your property and its period, however, if you’re working on a newbuild development you may want to choose one of these options to match the style you’re trying to create.
Georgian sash windows– Georgian architecture is a striking and unique style which helped create some of the most iconic buildings in the country, oozing 18th-century elegance and class. These buildings often feature windows split into 6 panels on both top and bottom sashes.
Victorian sash windows – With the advancement of glass manufacturing, panes of glass could be made larger than the Georgian style. Victorian sash windows were often comprised of two panels on top and bottom sashes and also paved the way for more creative designs. The Victorian era also saw the introduction of sash horns, designed to remove some of the additional strain added to the frames from the heavier glass panes.
Edwardian sash windows – Edwardian sash windows saw a combination of Victorian and Georgian styling, featuring 6 panes of glass in the top sash and 2 panes in the bottom sash.
Curved and bowed sash windows – These were a key feature of Georgian and Victorian properties, sash windows with curved tops feature on Georgian properties and bowed sash windows started to become more and more popular during the Victorian era.
More benefits of bespoke timber sash windows from Nine Zero
- Energy efficiency – As well as offering a unique aesthetics, our timber sash windows also perform extremely well in terms of energy efficiency. Wood is a natural insulator with very low thermal conductivity and it is an ideal material for retaining heat. Out timber windows meet BS 6375:2015 Parts 1 & 2 for weather tightness, Document L and can reach U-values as low as 0.7 w/m2k.
- Security – Manufactured from strong wood, our timber sash windows meet PAS 24:2016 accreditation and are Document Q compliant to help your project meet the latest Building Regulations. Fitted with multi-point locking systems as standard, and internally glazed, our windows offer ultimate security and added peace of mind.
- Sustainability – In recent years, climate change is coming increasingly into the limelight, with people more conscious than ever about how they can improve their impact on the environment. Because of this, there has been an increased demand for timber windows and doors as it has a much lower carbon footprint than alternative materials. Timber sash windows are ideal for climate-conscious homeowners, or architects and developers looking for a sustainable option. Timber is sourced from responsible suppliers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and we recycle our timber waste on the surrounding farms. Our bespoke timber sash windows are manufacturing using engineered Redwood, or Red Grandis. Redwood’s alternate vertical grains provide greater dimensional stability, decreasing the risk of misshaping by minimising swelling and warping, ideal for timber windows and Red Grandis is a premium quality hardwood with exceptional durability. Due to its rapid growth it is one of the greenest hardwood options available.
- Glass, hardware and colours – There are a wide range of glass options available for our timber sash windows to suit individual project specifications. Our range of hardware can help add the perfect finishing touch to your timber sash windows. Choose from a wide selection of lifts, locks fasteners, handles and pulleys in various finishes and our 5-year warranty give you peace of mind. Our windows can also be painted in any RAL colour, as well as traditional heritage Farrow and Ball range. We supply a 10-year warranty on our painted products.
Our manufacturing process allows us to create bespoke timber sash windows which match the traditional characteristics of any of these property styles, with all the advantages of 21st century performance. Whatever project you are working on, or whatever era you are trying to replicate, we can help and our team are always happy to assist with your needs, please email us at hello@nine-zero.co.uk or call 0208 397 8636.