Throwing up a sash is not just some line Clement Moore said in his ‘Twas the Night before Christmas’, it was actually something people did back in that time and still do today. In fact, every time you open up your sash windows, you are throwing up a sash or the moveable part of the window, but you may call it opening a window.
Sash windows are attributed to Robert Hooke, an English scientist and inventor and have been around for centuries. You can find one in the painting by Vermeer, the Milkmaid, dated in 1658, but the oldest known windows installed in England was in the 1670′s. They were popular in Georgian and Victorian homes, but still hold that same popularity today because of their design and usefulness.
The concept behind these types of windows is that they have moving sections or panels. And, those may slide horizontally, vertically or if the window is decorative, not at all. You can still find some of the classic six over six designs, which are three panes of glass across by two down on each section. But you can also find a variety of other designs also, like single panes for each sash or multiples panes on one panel and a single on the other. They now come in a variety of shapes, designs and sizes to choose from.
For these to work, the weight of the glass panels is balanced out by a counter-weight of some sort and that is then concealed within the frame of the window. And, then this weight is connected to the window by a cord or chain, called a sash cord, and it runs over a pulley that is located at the top of the frame. So whenever the window is opened, this cord is pulling or directing the sash that is moving along the right trajectory.
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.
Older homes today still have these types of windows, but they may be damaged or broken. A specialist company can have a look at them, letting you know what can be done. They normally can restore and repair these windows without having to replace the whole frame, making them look as good as new.
Having the charm of sash windows is easier today than ever before. Many different styles are now available and they are easier to use then they were years ago. If you are looking for something to add to the beauty of your home, these may be what you have been looking for to add that perfect touch.
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