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If you aren’t familiar with what sash windows are, they are a kind of window made up of movable sashes or panels. The way you can tell whether a window is a sash window is if it has a frame holding together several panes of glass. Quite often narrow muntins separate the panes.

There are several different kinds of sash window. Some of these have horizontally or vertically sliding panels, while others are simply opened toward the outside. The sliding sash windows sometimes are referred to as sliding sash, case, sash or Yorkshire light windows.

American-style traditional sash windows are another kind of sash window; they have two sashes with one placed over the other one inside a frame. You can operate the window by sliding it down or up. This makes these sash windows easy to clean because the individual sashes can tilt in or come out altogether. There are many different configurations, models and shapes to choose from within this class of sash window.

The origin of the sash window dates back to the 1670s when they were first installed in England. The famous Ham House located on the River Thames just outside of London is an early architectural example of a building featuring sash windows. Robert Hooke is credited with creating the sash window, although there isn’t any conclusive evidence that proves this.


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Victorian and Georgian style homes usually feature sash windows. The classic type of sash windows has three panes placed horizontally and two placed vertically, resulting in a six-over-six paneled window. The standard size of sash windows is four feet wide; however, wooden sash can fit almost any size and there is no fixed rule.

In order for sash windows to function, there is panel that is balanced through using a counter-weight made of heavy steel or another material hidden within the window frame.

Usually sash windows are made out of single glazed glass and soft wood, although sometimes double glazed glass is used.

Due to the fact that sash windows need to be able to slide to close and open, they are prone to more problems than other kinds of windows. They require a lot of maintenance as well; however, the extra work involved is worth it since sash windows are very attractive.

Besides being aesthetically pleasing, sash windows are more practical too. They work better in keeping the temperature inside cool during warmer months. This is due to the design of the sash window, since it can be opened at the bottom and at the top simultaneously. The room’s warm air is allowed to escape through the top opening, while cool air coming from outdoors is allowed in through the bottom opening.

A new kind of sash window was released recently into the marketplace. They are called uPVC sash windows, and they are attractive like regular sash windows are but are much more energy efficient and don’t require as much as maintenance and painting on a regular basis.

Like anything else, don’t choose the first windows company that you happen to find. Make sure to get work samples and quotes from thee different companies at least before you make your final decision on which company you want to have install your new windows.


Add Value To Your Real Estate With These Home Improvement Ideas

Adding value to your home should be always a profitable move even if you are planing to stay longer in that house. Increasing the value is about much more than the making a profit. The total value is also important when you need collateral for a loan or a refinancing. You know that your home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime. Homes should be treated like the investments they are.

The best way to improve the value of a home is through home improvement and renovation projects. Some renovations yield better results than others.

The suggestions below have been shown to be very effective in all kinds of different locations.

Building Rooms

Do you want to know one of the best ways to see an instant increase in value on your home? make sure to add a bedroom or a bath. There may be two homes on your street, and they could be exactly alike, but the one with the extra room/rooms is going to be worth more. Homes with more rooms accommodate more people, and offer more space, so they are naturally worth more.

Most people add more rooms by building an extension onto their home. You can add the room onto the existing dwelling, or you can divide a large room into two separate ones. Having more rooms after a split like this will still make a home worth more.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

Kitchens and bathrooms lean a great deal to potential buyers. Today, many people want a large open kitchen with new cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. If you want to upgrade your kitchen, it is going to cost you a good amount of money, but it will look so much better, especially if you are selling the home.

Bathrooms are also worth putting money into. Buyers want to walk in and see new bathtubs with gorgeous tile and lots of storage. Not only does a new bathroom increase a home’s value, but it tends to improve the living experience in any home as well. A brand new bathroom is sure to improve the quality of living in the home right now.

Upgrade Plumbing And Heating Systems

This is not one of those exciting upgrades you can show off to others. However, updating the heating and plumbing systems adds value to a home and prevents potential disasters such as busted pipes or leaky radiators. An older home benefits from an upgrade to the plumbing and heating. There are some areas where copper pipes aren’t up to code, and there are subsidies available for updating older plumbing systems.

There are a number of other renovations that can also make a big difference. Replacing your roof, putting in new windows or re-doing your landscaping can help add a lot of value. Almost all home improvement projects add some value to the house, but those above add the most and return the most profit if the home is sold in the future. Whether you decide to build additional rooms, make adjustments to the plumbing, renovate your kitchen and any bathrooms on the property, or even make small changes, you will be able to improve the look of your while increasing its value.

Best of luck with any renovations!

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