Common problems of timber sash windowsWindows that don’t open or close …Draughts …Rattles …Dust ingress …Leaks …Excessive external noise …… do these sound familiar?They certainly do when it comes to dilapidated sash or casement timber windows. These common problems are not always visible, but are definitely noticeable by homeowners. And the increased heating bills certainly…
How to spot problems with your sash windowsWhen it comes to looking after period properties, we appreciate it can be quite a challenge.For many, one of the most important yet difficult obstacles is retaining the character and respecting the building’s history.At Ventrolla, we believe windows are often central to both – not only brightening your…
The anatomy of a sash windowThe anatomy of a sash window can be considered a complex thing. Many parts need to work together to make the window operate smoothly.One of the main problems with the design of the sash window is that they are made with a small 3mm gap around each of the sashes,…
From lightning bolts and ancient Mesopotamia, to the Romans and WW2, glass production has changed a lot. Natural glass is a material that is formed when rocks melt from high temperature caused by volcanic eruption, lightning or meteorites impacts. One of the earliest man-made glass objects were non-transparent glass beads dated around 3500 BC and…
