Authentic sash windows

Authentic Appearance - Continuous Horns

Horns are the decorative feature found just below the upper sash. The Victorians introduced horns in the 1850’s to prevent the sash weights from damaging window frames as sash windows gained extra weight from thicker and heavier plate glass.

Modern window manufacturers mimic this important original feature of authentic sash windows by sticking on, “replica” horns. This is one of the many “artificial” details planners find most objectionable.

Bygone sash windows have integrated continuous horns, which are so essential to achieving a truly authentic appearance.

Authentic Appearance - White Painted Timber Effect

Until now, it has been hard to get close to the original white painted timber appearance of original sash windows with modern low maintenance materials. Bygone offer an authentic grained white painted timber effect which creates a stunning authentic sash windows painted wood appearance with the low maintenance and longevity of PVC-u.

So authentic is this effect that one planner, building his own home, and standing only a few feet from the window, could not believe that he really was looking at a PVC-u product.

Authentic Appearance - Deep Bottom Rail

Traditionally the bottom rail on the lower sash was far deeper than it’s side members, constructed from 4 or 5 inch timbers the lower rail carried most of the sash weight.

It is far easier, and cheaper, for manufacturers to weld sashes without this important feature. This simplistic approach destroys the authentic appearance and elegant sight lines of the original authentic sash windows.

Bygone windows are uniquely constructed with deep bottom rails as standard to maintain this crucial appearance detail which is so important to retaining the look and value of your home.

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