In the 18th century sash windows become increasingly popular. This popularity was driven by a reduction in manufacturing costs which increased the affordability of this more complex style. By the end of the century sash windows were the dominate design in most buildings.
This dominance continued into the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras. During these centuries the design of the sash wooden window allowed craftsmen to make them bigger allowing more light into the room. Today timber sash window are the most common wooden window used in periodic British properties.
At Schnauber, our traditional timber sash windows come with many modern features that ensure they are durable and thermally efficient. From the design to manufacturing and installation, we use the highest quality materials to improve the aesthetics and durability of your timber sash windows.
Utilising sophisticated German joinery technologies we can design and customise your timber sash windows with remarkable precision and without compromise to your specification or the desired aesthetic for your periodic property.
Take a look at our Gallery to see how Schnauber’s sash windows are elegant and radiate with the charm of traditional Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian sash windows.
Sash windows are suitable for any room in your property. Ideally the window size should be bigger than 90cm x 60cm. To get the most attractive results we recommend a window size of over 1.1 metres.
If you live in a Grade I or Grade II listed building or one of the 8000 plus designated conservation areas in the UK then you might have no choice but to use timber sash windows in your property. This is due to the tight regulation of the significant character of these areas. It is always advisable to contact your local Conservation Officer when replacing an existing window in a listed building or within a conservation area.
If you are renovating a Georgian, Regency or Victorian property or building a new house to one of these styles then timber sash windows are a significant feature.
If there is something internally that is front of the window, such as a sink or bath which makes it difficult to reach the window.
If there is an obstruction externally, such as a tree or a wall, which would prevent the window opening outwards then a sash window would be the perfect solution.
If you want your property to stay cool during the summer months, Sash Windows provide excellent ventilation – as hot air is exhausted, cool air is brought in.
Sash windows also provide excellent light penetration, with the light going deep into rooms due to their tall proportions.
If you are looking for a timber window that is easy to open and close.
An excellent ‘U’ Value of 1.5 W/m² is available from double glazing. The way the Schnauber sash window is constructed, using a normal double glazed unit and applying Georgian bars on top of the glazing, in between the glazing and internally, ensures a better sealed unit for improved insulation.
We use the latest in locking technology to ensure the security and integrity of your sash timber windows.
Sash windows are available in a choice of hardwood and softwood engineered timber finishes. The choice of wood will depend on budget and the visual specification required.
Although historically sash windows are painted white, in certain contexts other finishes might be more appropriate. Where this is the case, the selection of colours is unlimited.
As with other Schnauber windows, a wide selection of glass types and ironmongery can be fitted.
All of our wooden windows are manufactured from responsible and sustainable sources and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
The paint finishes used are the latest water resistant paints.
One sash window takes our team a day to install with all architraves and including the finishing touches.
Sash windows are generally easier to maintain than casement windows as they have fewer moving parts, so there is less to go wrong.
Schnuaber timber windows are pre-treated with a non-toxic wood preservative so maintenance is minimal. We would recommend every 5 – 10 years depending on the environment in which you live.
Schnauber’s wooden sash windows are ideal if you have young children as they provide a safer option to casement windows.
Schnauber sash windows have an additional safety feature which also offers greater protection against burglary.
From an aesthetic perspective you cannot tell the difference between a traditional sash window constructed from a single pane of glass separated by Georgian glazing bars and the Heritage Slimlite timber window which has separate panes of glass.
Mr Strange owns a Victorian terrace property in the historic Suffolk town of Bury St Edmunds. When he purchased the house it had been unsympathetically modernised over a number of years and the original heritage of the property was a dim and distant memory. The…
Mr Strange owns a Victorian terrace property in the historic Suffolk town of Bury St Edmunds. When he purchased the house it had been unsympathetically modernised over a number of years and the original heritage of the property was a dim and distant memory. The…
When your parents are architects and basically “in the business” there is no shortage of expertise and advice on hand to ensure that you make the right decision when it comes to choosing a supplier for your replacement windows and door. Mr & Mrs Thompson’s…
When your parents are architects and basically “in the business” there is no shortage of expertise and advice on hand to ensure that you make the right decision when it comes to choosing a supplier for your replacement windows and door. Mr & Mrs Thompson’s…
A 1930s property in the centre of Cambridge was returned to its former glory with the replacement of ill-fitting UPVC widows with a range of timber casement windows. The offending windows were already in place when Mr Jackson purchased his 1930s property. Whilst he knew…
A 1930s property in the centre of Cambridge was returned to its former glory with the replacement of ill-fitting UPVC widows with a range of timber casement windows. The offending windows were already in place when Mr Jackson purchased his 1930s property. Whilst he knew…
Mr Lowe contacted Schnauber after several neighbours in his Cambridgeshire village of Haddenham recommended the company as specialists in the installation of timber windows. Mr Lowe had a requirement for sash windows to resolve issues that had occurred with timber windows that had been previously…
Mr Lowe contacted Schnauber after several neighbours in his Cambridgeshire village of Haddenham recommended the company as specialists in the installation of timber windows. Mr Lowe had a requirement for sash windows to resolve issues that had occurred with timber windows that had been previously…
Mr Kempski’s handsome end of terrace house in the Cambridge suburb of Newnham was in need of some tender loving care when it came to the timber windows. The Edwardian single pane sash windows had been installed many years previously and were starting to show…
Mr Kempski’s handsome end of terrace house in the Cambridge suburb of Newnham was in need of some tender loving care when it came to the timber windows. The Edwardian single pane sash windows had been installed many years previously and were starting to show…
Improved security is a nearly always a factor in the decision making process for our customers. This was definitely the case for Mr Shear, who owns a 1930s property in London. Mr Shear had placed steel bars on his windows due to the level of…
Improved security is a nearly always a factor in the decision making process for our customers. This was definitely the case for Mr Shear, who owns a 1930s property in London. Mr Shear had placed steel bars on his windows due to the level of…
