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Wooden double-hung sash windows arrived in Australia with the early European settlers. With no air conditioning they understood that fully functioning sash windows allowed for good ventilation and were well suited to a hot climate. By opening both sashes the same amount, an air current is formed with cooler air entering from the bottom as hot air is allowed to escape from the top. The traditional vertically sliding design and timber construction remained popular for many years before the trend moved towards aluminium windows, due to their 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.
"We believe that our heritage
should be preserved and not replaced."
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. Allow us to renovate your double-hung sliding
sash or wooden casement windows, install draught seals and security locks,
replace damaged wood and glazing. Your heritage windows will then be ready
to face many more years of use.
Originally established in the UK over 10 years ago, we have reconditioned
hundreds of heritage windows for our 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.
Simon Free, the founder of Sash Window Specialist has over 20 years experience restoring heritage properties, including
some of the most prestigious addresses in the UK. Simon is now a
permanent resident of Australia and is pleased to offer our range of restoration
services from his base in Perth, Western Australia.
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