Here is a little blog about sash windows. They go back 400 years in history. In case you don't know what a sash window is, it uses a sliding mechanism to move the different parts of a window up or down, unlike a modern window which opens inside out. Even though traditionally sash windows were- and still are- made of wood, nowadays you can buy uPVC one too, which is easier to maintain than the wooden one.
For landlords the question of how to tackle the maintenance issues with them is a real dilemma. Maintaining this kind of window is a painstaking, onerous task, but replacing them might turn out to be expensive, as some of them are heritage structures. However, we are of the opinion that the maintenance of this type of window should not be left to the tenant. If the landlord frequently changes tenants then he can utilize the breaks thus provided to carry out some precious repairs or maintenance.
If you are in the habit of doing maintenance work yourself, you will require access to the inside of the building in order to carry out checks and maintenance both on the interior and exterior facing areas. Here are some useful tips about how to go about maintaining this.
First of all, cleanse the walls surrounding your window, taking care especially to remove any plants that may have grown over it. The plants tend to die off in the cold season and there may be painting and woodwork to be done.
Once you have cleaned up, you should take a look at your window. If the paint is in good condition and there are no evident problems with the windows, congratulations, you are a fantastic maintainer. However, if you see any paint peeling off or flaking, you could take this opportunity and repaint the window to make look as good as new once again.
On window side, ensure they are fully shut and secure. Run your hand on the sashes inside and the frames to see if there are letting through some drafts. If you are unable to do this yourself because you lack expertise, then call for a specialist to do this for you.
It is better to overhaul your window while the weather is still pleasant, just before winter sets in, because once that happens, repairing or maintaining your sash windows in the biting cold might not be a very agreeable prospect. Think also about installing double-glazed windows, which will require very minor changes to your window and its frames, but will save you a lot of money in electricity bills in winter, since they keep the house warmer.
If you think maintaining this type of window is a bother, you could consider going in for a uPVC window. However we do not recommend such a course of action for two very sensible reasons. Firstly uPVC window are not known to last beyond 20 years, whereas this type of window have a lifespan of 60 to 70 years easily. Secondly, if you are thinking of selling off your property within 2 or 3 years, then having this sort of window will enhance the value of your property since they could be heritage structures. In fact, the National Trust has many properties such as Ham House, which have sash windows that are hundreds of years old. So, you have enjoyed a little blog about sash windows so far.
For landlords the question of how to tackle the maintenance issues with them is a real dilemma. Maintaining this kind of window is a painstaking, onerous task, but replacing them might turn out to be expensive, as some of them are heritage structures. However, we are of the opinion that the maintenance of this type of window should not be left to the tenant. If the landlord frequently changes tenants then he can utilize the breaks thus provided to carry out some precious repairs or maintenance.
If you are in the habit of doing maintenance work yourself, you will require access to the inside of the building in order to carry out checks and maintenance both on the interior and exterior facing areas. Here are some useful tips about how to go about maintaining this.
First of all, cleanse the walls surrounding your window, taking care especially to remove any plants that may have grown over it. The plants tend to die off in the cold season and there may be painting and woodwork to be done.
Once you have cleaned up, you should take a look at your window. If the paint is in good condition and there are no evident problems with the windows, congratulations, you are a fantastic maintainer. However, if you see any paint peeling off or flaking, you could take this opportunity and repaint the window to make look as good as new once again.
On window side, ensure they are fully shut and secure. Run your hand on the sashes inside and the frames to see if there are letting through some drafts. If you are unable to do this yourself because you lack expertise, then call for a specialist to do this for you.
It is better to overhaul your window while the weather is still pleasant, just before winter sets in, because once that happens, repairing or maintaining your sash windows in the biting cold might not be a very agreeable prospect. Think also about installing double-glazed windows, which will require very minor changes to your window and its frames, but will save you a lot of money in electricity bills in winter, since they keep the house warmer.
If you think maintaining this type of window is a bother, you could consider going in for a uPVC window. However we do not recommend such a course of action for two very sensible reasons. Firstly uPVC window are not known to last beyond 20 years, whereas this type of window have a lifespan of 60 to 70 years easily. Secondly, if you are thinking of selling off your property within 2 or 3 years, then having this sort of window will enhance the value of your property since they could be heritage structures. In fact, the National Trust has many properties such as Ham House, which have sash windows that are hundreds of years old. So, you have enjoyed a little blog about sash windows so far.
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