Prized in many period properties, sash windows are a key part of the architectural heritage of a building. They may have been designed and crafted to stand the test of time, but it’s worth investing a little effort into caring for your Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian sash windows, so they look great and function well…
Mr & Mrs Plant from Newmarket initially planned to replace the casement windows of their Grade II listed cottage, the timber was rotting and heat-loss had become a problem. However, the planning authority came up with an even better solution. The local council recommended they contact Ventrolla to discuss alternative ways to make their windows more…
Last Summer Ventrolla had the pleasure of working with Sandra Baker, aka @the_idle_hands, to renovate the bathroom window of her period home. We restored the timber sash window during a phase of major renovations to Sandra’s already magnificent home. Now that the most significant work is complete, we’ve invited Sandra to share her still-fresh experience of…
If the windows in your home need some attention, it’s likely that you’ll be weighing up the timber and uPVC options. There are many myths surrounding uPVC and we are confident we can persuade you that natural materials such as timber are best ‐ read on for our top 7 reasons why. 1. Timeless Style…
Let us help you to revive your timber windows. As anyone who lives in a home with period windows can testify, Winter can take its toll. Draughts become even more apparent, valuable warmth quickly escapes from your home, and exposure to the elements can leave timber sash and casement windows in a bad way. If you’ve resolved…
At Ventrolla we love restoring and replacing timber sash windows on a wide variety of domestic and commercial buildings. Many of the properties we come across have beautiful period charm; and with that can come listed building status.Age tends to be the key decider of whether a building is listed. Buildings that pre‐date 1700 will…
