In the days of open log fires and heavy drapes the draughts around sash windows were of little concern.
As a result early sash windows with their thin single panes of glass were lightweight and operated effortlessly, but rattled around within the frame allowing in unwanted “ventilation” and noise.
Today's Building Regulations and clients require much more from sash windows, such as energy efficiency, sound proofing, toughened or laminated safety glass, high security standards, easy clean facility, low maintenance and much more.
A Bygone sash window performs outstandingly well on every count, yet still retains the charm and elegant proportions of the original Georgian and Victorian sash windows.
Genuine Bygone sash windows are designed and manufactured to the highest standards and specification yet their first requirement is to blend into their surroundings.
Traditional Appearance - clean vertical lines
Many sash replacements spoil the character, charm and feel of homes because they are not balanced. Its hard to describe but cheap double glazing or inappropriate window styles simply destroy the aesthetics (and value) of properties.
Replacing the entire window, not cutting corners by leaving the old frame in situ, guarantees the character will remain in tact. The shadow lines are retained , the recessed offset sashes recreate the charm that properties with sash windows are renowned for.
Clean glass sight lines through both uppper and lower sashes are critical in achieving the historical appearance. With The Bygone Collection you can be assured that the glass panes will be equal in both sashes giving the same appearance as the craftsmen used to provide years ago.
Georgian era
The Georgian era is perhaps the most elegant of periods for sash windows.
In the late 1600’s and early 1700’s the classic “6 over 6” window became the norm with windows getting larger and larger throughout the 1700’s – although still with small panes as dictated by the glass manufacturing techniques of the time. |
