Sash Window Parts: What Makes an Authentic Sash Window?

Whether you live in a period property or a conservation area, you might be wondering about the best option for replacing your original windows. The answer is uPVC sash windows. Available with a range of sash window parts for a detailed and original finish, they will keep the authenticity in your home. 

In this article, Rose Collection discusses sash window parts and how they make our sash window models so authentic and distinguished from industry standards. 

Quality Balances

Quality balances are among the most important sash window parts and, often overlooked by other manufacturers. Our Charisma Rose sliding sash windows feature innovative spring and spiral balances. They also have a unique tilt facility on both the upper and lower sash window parts to enable wide opening and easy cleaning access.

Glass Options

Glazing is another essential sash window part. All our sash window parts are A-rated for energy efficiency as standard, with soft coated glass and warm edge spacer bars. Rose Collection sash windows are available with obscure glass, toughened and laminated safety glass, low iron glass, and acoustic laminated glass. Whatever your requirements, we’ve got the glazing to suit your home.

Astragal Bars

Astragal bars are arguably the most defining features of authentic sash windows. These thin strips divide the glass into sections. Originally used to support the glazing, they are now one of the integral sash window parts needed to create the ultimate authentic aesthetic.

Traditional Window Furniture

The finishing touch to an authentic sash window is traditional furniture. The sash window parts that you may consider include sash ropes, pulley, and handles that provide a convincing heritage aesthetic. Choose from a variety of lifts, loops, and locks for the authentic classic look.

Our sash windows – Ultimate Rose, Heritage Rose, and Charisma Rose – come with a range of window furniture options. You can choose different sash window parts for your designs to create the exact look you want.

Our Ultimate Rose uses some of the most traditional sash window parts, including heritage globe claw furniture, which is true to original sash window designs, as well as classic mechanical joinery and a slim meeting rail.

Trickle Vents

Current Building Regulations state that in any building, background ventilation is required, sometimes via the windows. We offer various ventilation sash window parts which are as unobtrusive as possible and will not detract from the authentic style of our sash windows.

This means that you can enjoy all the modern benefits of well ventilated sash window parts that do not compromise the traditional appearance of authentic sash windows.

Run Through Sash Horns

Every Rose Collection window features sash horns which are integrated into the design of the uPVC sash. These sash window parts mean that our authentic designs are able to perfectly emulate the original design of timber sash windows.

Some other cheaper sash window alternatives use clip on sash horns, which not only do not look as authentic but also do not give a clean finish as run through sash horns. Opting for run through horns means that our Rose Collection models use the most traditional sash.

Putty Line Effect Detail

One of the sash window parts that sets the Rose Collection a cut above the rest. Detailed putty lines replicate the original style of historical sash windows, integrated with sash window parts that deliver modern benefits. They help to retain a property’s traditional character while improving weather resistance and optimising thermal performance.

Design Your Sash Window With Authentic Parts

If you want to bring an authentic sash window design into reality, we invite you to use our online visualiser. Pick out your unique specifications and design features to make your sash windows as authentic as you would like them to be and visualise your dreams. 

Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about our authentic sash window parts or our costs, you can use our online cost calculator and contact us. We look forward to designing your authentic sash window! 

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