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Wooden double-hung box sash windows arrived in Australia with the early European settlers. With no air conditioning avaliable they understood that fully functioning sash windows allowed for good ventilation and so were well suited to a hot climate. By opening both top & bottom sashes an air current is formed. Cooler air flows through the bottom, as hot air vents from the top. The traditional vertically sliding design and timber construction remained popular for many years before the trend moved towards alternative window types, primarily due to cheaper manufacturing costs.
Many of the original box sash windows still remain today, however due to neglect or wear and tear
many heritage windows are left inoperable or rattling and draughty at best. In fact many home owners remain unaware that both the top and bottom sashes should be able to slide, and so miss out on the ventilation
potential their windows should offer them.
In some instance home owners have chosen to replace
the original windows with alternative window technologies.
Alternatives that offer enormous benefits such as draught seals, ease of
operation and security locks, but rarely do these alterations enhance the
internal or external appearance of heritage buildings.
"We believe that our heritage
should be preserved and not replaced."
Sash Window Specialist can renovate your double-hung sliding
sash or wooden casement windows by installing draught seals, security locks as well as
replace damaged wood and glazing. After our full recondition service your heritage windows will be ready
to face many more years of use.
We were originally established, over 15 years ago, in the UK and expanded into Australia 5 years ago. Sash Window Specialist have reconditioned
thousands of heritage windows for many satisfied customers. All of
our installation staff are fully experienced, qualified
craftsmen with an intimate knowledge of heritage timber windows.
We continually
strive to offer a friendly & professional service from our Australian
and UK branches.
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