{"id":18170,"date":"2018-10-03T05:32:03","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T05:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=18170"},"modified":"2018-10-03T05:32:30","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T05:32:30","slug":"sash-window-restoration-why-you-should-ensure-that-the-past-has-a-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/sash-window-restoration-why-you-should-ensure-that-the-past-has-a-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Sash Window Restoration: Why you should ensure that the past has a future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Whether Victorian, Edwardian or Georgian, period homes are loved for their architectural features, and that includes their iconic sash windows. But what do you do when those original windows let you down? If your wooden sashes no longer open or shut properly, are rattly and draughty or the timber is showing signs of damage or decay?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re fed up with your once attractive windows giving you nothing but trouble, it\u2019s tempting to cut your losses and give in to uPVC window salesman who will tell you that all your problems will be solved with the convenience and affordability of replacing your old windows with modern versions. Don\u2019t listen to him.<\/p>\n<p>While your original timber windows may not be best performing at the moment, there\u2019s no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater, as it were. The magic words are repair and maintenance. It is a fact that period sash windows require regular attention to keep them looking their best. With professional maintenance by a sash window expert who really knows his stuff, having your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realhomes.com\/advice\/how-to-restore-sash-windows\">old windows repaired and restored<\/a> to their former glory is the far superior option in nearly all cases.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a fact that three quarters of the UK\u2019s original box sash windows have now been lost, either because buildings have been redeveloped or original windows have been replaced. But it\u2019s not too late to stop the rot (as well as many other common window sash problems) and ensure that the past has a future.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 3 reasons why you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sashwindowsguildford.co.uk\/our-services\/restoration-vs-replacement\/\">repair and recondition your original timber sash windows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preserve the period character of the building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Historic buildings are in limited supply, so it\u2019s up to every period home owner to take a little bit of responsibility for preserving our national architectural heritage. Even if your property isn\u2019t a listed building, taking out the original sash windows and putting in modern replacements destroys the authenticity of the building. Take a look at, say, a Victorian cottage with uPVC windows. Doesn\u2019t it jar with the aesthetic principles of the architecture and just looks plain wrong?<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, spending a bit of time and effort to professionally repair and restore your sash windows is in keeping with the original architecture and enhances the overall charm of the building. Whether it\u2019s your long-term family home or you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realhomes.com\/advice\/how-to-buy-an-old-house\">putting the property up for sale<\/a>, \u2018kerb appeal\u2019 is what makes your home stand out in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain and improve your property\u2019s value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, having replacement windows in an old property is more than a visual eyesore. As every estate agent will tell you, period buildings with original features intact are highly sought after among buyers. Buildings that are in an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.periodproperty.co.uk\/ppuk_discovering_article_027.shtml\">excellent state of repair<\/a> having been well looked after through the years will always fetch top prices. Whether you\u2019re thinking of selling now or in the longer term, this is well worth remembering.<\/p>\n<p>That said, do make sure that the historic building and its original features has indeed been well maintained. No-one likes a crumbling property or defect old windows. Leaving your sash windows in a state of disrepair is bound to put potential buyers off since it highlights the problem and cost to sort it out, rather than the beautiful original features themselves.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose restoration as a cheaper alternative to replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No doubt, you\u2019ve already looked at uPVC window replacements as a possible solution for your tired old sash windows. Affordable prices, excellent thermal efficiency and freedom from maintenance are indeed powerful drivers \u2013 but they are only effective in the short term.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bpf.co.uk\/enviromental_matters\/Life_of_a_PVC_U_Window.aspx\">lifespan of uPVC windows<\/a> is much shorter than that of timber sash windows who have been lovingly maintained over the years. And that\u2019s what it really comes down to. uPVC windows will degrade with age until they require replacement \u2013 once the material has failed it\u2019s impossible to restore it. Wooden sash windows, on the other hand, can be repaired and reconditioned again and again, giving you many, many decades of excellent service. Looking at the return of investment, wooden sashes win hands down.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether Victorian, Edwardian or Georgian, period homes are loved for their architectural features, and that includes their iconic sash windows. 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