Heritage Sliding Sash Windows
Heritage sliding sash windows classically replicate the original Victorian and Georgian windows, retaining all their elegant period details in durable, low-maintenance uPVC.
What do Heritage sliding sash windows offer?
- Authentic styling – Painstakingly reproduces fine details like slender frames, rounded putty line glazing, and decorative horns.
- Energy efficiency – Thermal performance is vastly improved over original single-glazed timber but retains all the period charm.
- Enhanced solar gain – Maximise free heating from sunlight thanks to the large glass expanses of sash windows.
- Sound insulation – Effective at reducing noise pollution from traffic and other external noises for peaceful indoor relaxation.
- Robust security – Multi-point locks and reinforced frames resistant to forced entry with advanced glass options for smash resistance.
- Low maintenance – unlike traditional wooden sash windows, uPVC construction requires no sanding, painting, or staining.
- Weatherproofing – Compression seals prevent rainwater ingress, while the uPVC frames are unaffected by exposure to rain, wind, snow, and UV rays.
- Durability – The uPVC frame and glass units are inherently resilient to rot, warp, and pests, leading to a lifespan above 30 years.
Why pick Heritage over a standard sliding sash?
Heritage provides a truly authentic look impossible to achieve with regular sash windows. Meticulous detailing like slender putty lines, decorative horns, deep bottom rails, and wood effect joints recreate the traditional timber window aesthetic.
Of equal importance is performance. Beneath the period styling, Heritage sliding sash windows incorporate double or even triple glazing, draughtproofing, and weather seals that the original windows sorely lacked. This preserves charm while transforming comfort and energy efficiency.