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CONVENTIONAL
BOX SASH
T
he design of our Conventional Box Sash Window
reproduces as faithfully as possible the simple grace of
English sash windows, progressively developed from early
use by Wren, their peak in the late Georgian period and in
common usage by the Victorians and Edwardians.
In particular, the dimensions of our sash frames, meeting
rails and glazing bars have been made slim, with
traditional mouldings subtly modified to suit modern
construction technology.
Our sliding sashes are hung on chains or pre-tensioned sash
cords, retaining the long proven reliability of simple
counterbalance weights.
Triple draught strips stop rattles, and extremely high
insulation glazing units minimise heat loss. Multi-layer, twist
and warp resistant timber minimises the jamming found on
windows of lesser quality during wet weather.
Sash windows are typically finished in white, off-white or
cream but specifying a shade of grey, blue or green
externally can make for an interesting design twist. Locking
fitch catches and traditional sash lifts may be fitted in brass
or chrome.
Conventional
Box Sash Windows with 27mm
single vertical astragal bars and
swept heads to sashes
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