The photograph here shows one of 3 double glazed sash windows I recently made and installed at a property in Brighton. The timber sash windows are each draft-proofed and double glazed (with 24mm k-glass glazing units). They have been finished with a traditional style architrave and primed ready to paint. Note: snow and sub-zero temperatures [...]
Tags: Double glazing, Windows, draft-proofing, pine
The photograph here shows some double glazed sashes I have been working on for a property in Brighton. I have glazed them with 14mm low-e sealed units. Thermal efficiency in windows is calculated as a U-value, with single-glazed windows having as value of around 5.6. Many different types of glazing unit are available each …
Tags: Double glazing, Windows, draft-proofing, mirror-film
The photos below show a 3-in-one sash window I have been working on. The client asked for a double glazed sash window to match the original style of the windows in the neighbouring properties. The glazing bars and rails are machined slightly larger than traditional ones to accommodate the double glazed units. Low-e units and [...]
Tags: Double glazing, Joinery, Windows
This week I have been working on sash windows again. I often get asked if it is possible to double-glaze existing sash windows. The answer is yes and no, it will depend on the style and condition of the window, and also on whether or not the property is listed etc. Building regulations also control [...]
Tags: Double glazing, Windows