A reader sent me a photo of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. He asked if I was able to determine what was ...

In warm weather, there’s nothing better than opening a double-hung window to let a cooling breeze inside a stuffy room; but when the weather turns cold, you want that window to be tight and keep ...

Q: I have three windows with glass that's either cracked or fogged. These windows, original to my early 1980s house, are double-hung and framed in wood, with vinyl on the frame and a string-type ...

There is something about a sash window, isn’t there? The gentle squeak and heave as you lift it up, the rush of air that greets you. ‘For some reason, houses with them feel like a proper home,’ says a ...

While there's no disputing the charm of original sash windows, if you've moved into a period property, due to their potential age, you may find them less energy efficient than other types of windows.

Picking new windows for your home can be challenging, and homeowners often ponder the many questions regarding window replacement. What windows are best for your house? Which window types offer the ...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sash windows are one of the most recognisable features ...

Sash windows are one of the most recognisable features of British homes. Found in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian terraces across the UK, their sliding panels and elegant proportions are as much a ...

Increasing regulation on thermal efficiency means a radical change is on the way for the traditional sliding sash window, says Robert Adam The vertical sliding sash window is a wonderful thing. It ...

Brits are desperately searching for ways to cool down amid the soaring temperatures, but there could already be free 'air conditioning' hiding in your home. And you have the Victorians to thank for it ...