If you are in a period home with sash windows that have been there for many years, you may be aware of the problem of sash windows that just won’t open! It’s very frustrating. There can be a number of causes for this problem: they may have been painted shut, the wood may have started…
If you are lucky enough to have sash windows in your home, you’ll already appreciate the style and practical beauty that they add to a property. New sash windows from Ventrolla are bespoke and are thermally efficient to keep your home toasty-warm. If you have a period sash window, you may find they are inefficient…
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…
