<h2 class = 'uawtitle'>Obtaining Quality Sash Windows Shall Certainly Provide Advantages</h2><br />
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Nathan Colwell</div><br /><br />
<div class='uawarticle'>Many people today have sash windows in ones home and probably thinks of it as just another window, but that if far from the truth as these pieces date back hundreds of years. Most earlier versions are more recognizable as it was generally smaller glass pieces attached by lead and then framed with wrought iron. Each tiny pane was subsequently placed into a larger wooden frame with pulley, weights and a rope which served to open or close the window.<br />
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If one of the wooden windows is made up of a top and lower section that slides from closed to open then these fit the description. It may have single or even double glazed plates, in previous years bars where used in patterns in order to keep the glass snugly in place. These were called muntins and were extremely intricate decorations often creating breathtaking designs much sought after today.<br />
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Over the years many different styles were seen to start emerging on the home improvement market. In the 18th century Georgian sashes were commonly styled using panes stacked as either 6X6; 3X6 or 3X3 over each other, depending on the size of the window. The individual panes were mostly rectangular in shape and placed vertically into the frames.<br />
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Early 1900s saw the Regency style come into play as larger glass pieces were being produced. This style consisted of one large center piece framed by smaller pieces of glass; eventually as production advanced larger panes were made; eventually only two panels of glass were used per sash section. During this era the larger glass was an indication of the house of a family with great wealth.<br />
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By the turn of the 20th century, Edwardian DIY designs were in full production, which is the most commonly found type in this era. Made up of only an upper and lower section each with its own solitary glass panel. The bonus with this more modern design is that both panels can be controlled separately.<br />
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But the one basic idea all these were based on is the counterweight principal. It basically works with a pulley that has a weight attached by a cord, which runs along a groove on the inside of the window frame. Most cannot be seen without removing the entire window sash.<br />
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Although these were mainly made from oak softer wood was preferred. Whereas today any person wanting to introduce these styles into a modern home can have aluminum exterior framework done that is available in any color possible. Of course materials on offer may be far more advanced than latter years but the basic counterbalance principle is still very much at work.<br />
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As more and more people start to find a love for the aesthetic features that sash windows bring to the look of a home, the demand for this century old design is growing. Many individuals that are lucky enough to already have these as part of the architecture and looking at ways to restore it to its previous glory. So if looks is as important as overall functionality then a hundred or more year old window might be just the thing.<br />
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