Why the depth of the sash window frame is so important
Many standard design sash windows have thick frames, often up to 174mm thick. This is far thicker than the sash window frame would have been when it was originally made, [...]
Choosing colours for Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian front doors
Choosing a distinctive colour for your period front door is a great way to personalise your home without needing to alter the façade of your property. It can make an inviting [...]
Glazing for period, conservation and listed windows
Glazing for heritage properties The original glass in many period sash windows and casement windows, called crown glass, would have been hand-made and has a unique uneven reflection (see above right) [...]
Replacing Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian sash windows
Period Sash Windows Throughout the ages, sash windows have been designed and manufactured in different ways, but there are some key features that each era is known for. At Timbawood, as experts [...]
Conservation and listed building windows and doors
Preserving the architectural heritage of listed buildings and properties within conservation areas presents a unique set of challenges. With stringent planning regulations and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of historic [...]