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22 February 2013

Why People Prefer Sash Windows

By Andrew Denangle


Sash windows are movable panes designed to slide on each other by placing the movable sashes on frames attached on the walls. These sashes are the ones that have glasses fixed on them and are slided sideways or upwards when opening and closing them. The frames attached on the walls usually have sliding strips or ball bearing so as to enhance the sliding.

England is believed to have introduced this type of window for the first time and later other countries started using it. They are opened easily without making irritating noises like other windows. Moreover, they give more security than other models since one cannot open them when standing on the outer side.

Their design allows proper air circulation in the rooms just by the way they open as they give enough a space for air to enter. As a result, the house has fresh air unlike other stuffy rooms build with other window types. This is part of the comfort that this design offers; health and hygiene concerns being one of them.

In addition to that, their sash look classier and most purchasers admire them. Most house constructors recommend homeowners to buy sash windows. It is therefore clear that this model is a good quality as well as gives an excellent outlook. Furthermore, they are changeable since one can installed them during house construction or replace other types that are already installed. They fit in any space available because they have all sizes available.

Considering the weight of the sashes, frames that support them are usually strong, be it wood or metal so as to avoid distortion. Other than this, it also makes them durable and by this they reduce maintenance cost used to constantly fix broken parts or replace them. Moreover, this depends on the material used; some woods can easily be distorted while other metals are corroded by rust.

These windows are mostly made of simple material yet they have proven to be the strongest. For instance, they are attached together by simple hinges which can be easily broken down in case of fire outbreak or any incident that may require one to escape. However, this does not mean that they are weak; on the contrary, the window sash used are only designed this way for easy removal when moving them. This makes them portable, and can be moved without destroying their quality.

This is ensured by building them with rust free metals and softwoods that can persevere parasites and rains. Either way, the material used is well joined with the frames holding it in order to facilitate smooth movement when sliding them. This ensures that their quality does not only enhance durability, but also efficiency.

This type of window has made it easier for many homeowners to replace the rotting type and replace with this durable one. This was not possible in the past and people hardly replaced windows. The quality that this new model has surely outdone the other types of windows available in the market in the purpose it serves. It is the most efficient and durable type.

They are usually fully designed to meet the preferences of nearly all consumers when purchasing them. With various designs of curtains, they fully cover them in terms of where they are attached on. For instance, they have a rolling strip for curtains that slided sideways to create an opening for light and nailed attachments for those that are folded when opening. Also, the sash have double glazed windows whereby they are glued against each other and make it hard to break them; even after breaking them it becomes difficult to pass get in as they leave sharp ending that can injure the intruder or leave some evidence that can bring them to justice.

Technological advancement has increased the level of security that these windows offer. They can now be computerized to move them using remote control gadget. Others are opened by just commanding them. This technology is easier installed in this kind of window because they are opened by sliding as opposed to those that are pushed inwards or outwards while opening.

Over the years, more and more people are growing fond of the new invented uPVC sash windows making it the most purchased product of its kind. It has been a trending appliance in the market with consumer from all corners of the globe. This has been enhanced by their loyalty to their customers, and consistency in provision of quality equipments that suits the taste of most customers.




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