Have you ever wondered while reading ‘Twas the Night before Christmas’ exactly what Clement Moore meant about throwing up a sash? If you assumed it had something to do with the window itself, then you were right. When someone says they have put the window up in the room, they most likely have sash windows, and what they have done is put the sash up, the moveable part of the window.

These are not anything new to the window industry; sash windows have been made and used for centuries now. Having been attributed to an English scientist and inventor, Robert Hooke, the oldest known windows of this type were installed in the 1670’s in England. There is one that appears in a painting, The Milkmaid by Vermeer, dated back to 1658. Although common in Georgian and Victorian homes, they have found themselves in modern homes of today and are still popular.

Basically these are windows that have moving sections and they may slide vertically or horizontally, while there are some today that don’t move at all. The classic arrangement to these windows is normally three panes across by two on each section, giving a six over six paneled window. But there is no steadfast rule, today they come in all different shapes, sizes and number of panes for both sashes.

Basically, these work by having the weight of the glass panels counter-balanced by a type of weight that is hidden within the frame of the window. This weight is then connected to the window using a chain or cord, commonly called the sash cord. That cord will then go over a pulley which is at the top of the frame, which helps to keep the window on track when you open as the cord pulls and acts as the guide.

These provide an effective way of cooling your home since both sashes are able to move. This allows you to open the top and the bottom of a vertical window, permitting the hot air at the top of the room to escape through the top and cooler air from the outdoors to enter through the bottom. The moving of both panels also makes it easier to clean the glass because they are able to slide in different directions.

If you have an older home that has these types of windows already installed and they are not in good shape, there are many specialist companies now that can help. They offer restoration and repairs services to make your windows look brand new again without having to completely replace the whole frame.

You don’t need to buy an older home to have sash windows anymore, there are many different designs you can now choose from to give your home a certain charm. Whether you have a new home or not, replacing traditional windows with these type will add something special the beauty of your home.

Find complete information and details on the way a sash window company can elevate the beauty of your home today! When you work with the professionals at sash window restoration London, you will be able to get the work you require completed fast and easy!