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16 Jul 2017

Landlords can benefit from sash window draught proofing and double glazing to improve EPC rating

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EPC rating draught proofing double glazing sash windows London
How to improve energy ratings for landlords in London via sash window draught proofing and sash window double glazing
In April next year the government will make it compulsory for any landlord(with a few exceptions) to have a property that is not ‘F’ or ‘G’ graded by EPC if they wish to make...
14 Jul 2017

Useful Installation Information

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Dust sheets covering London house
Dust sheets covering, a little extreme, but the soot and nasty debris that can come from an old box makes the time well worth while.
London Sash Window Repairs Ltd pride ourselves on the ability to offer some of the lowest prices available from a professional sash window company in London. In order to help us keep our costs low and...
12 Jul 2017

Sash window repair apprenticeship

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Sash window repair apprenticeship
We are expanding, professional sash window craftsmen like this are willing to teach you.
I’m pleased to announce that due to our expansion we will be taking on two apprentices in September. One will be onsite carrying out sash window repair, whilst the other learning quality joining...
11 Jul 2017

New deal with Asserta Home on double glazing original sash windows

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Double glazing original sash windows
Double glazing original sash windows
We recently signed a big deal with Asserta Home ensuring we are the sole provider of sash window services to their established organisation. The agreement is new, however our relationship with Asserta...
06 Jul 2017

How do I find the right London sash window company?

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London sash window company
Beautiful double fronted London sash windows.
Finding the right London sash window company can be very difficult. There are now over one hundred companies and the names so similar it’s confusing and I thought what a great time to write a po...
02 Jul 2017

Reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency through double glazing

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reduce carbon footprint sash windows
Why should we replace our windows for more modern thermally efficient upgrades. • By increasing glazing thickness and panes we make the room warmer, and more efficient as well as reduce the amount o...
25 Jun 2017

Listed building sash window repair, draught proofing, and double glazing

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listed sash windows
It is a privilege to own a listed building of both architectural and historical significance, and this brings certain complications when there is structurally an issue or you wish to upgrade, but that...
15 Jun 2017

What can we do with subsidence and wonky sash windows?

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Sash window hung and installed into the frame.
Sash window hung and installed into the frame.
Every London homeowner will come across a situation whereby the window frames and sashes do not sit square in the head of the box. This is perfectly normal and as a result of a hundred years of house ...
11 Jun 2017

The benefits of thin double glazing versus standard double glazed units installed into my original sash windows.

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Double glazing an original sash window in a listed property
A single glazed sash window that has had the original glass and putty removed, ready for an installation of a slim double glazed unit.
Thin double glazing units are one of the best technological advances to come from sash windows in the last forty years. Thin double glazing has made it possible to double glaze almost any original sas...
04 Jun 2017

Save Energy At Home Starting With Sash Windows

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One of the best ways to do our bit for the environment is save energy in the home. We all forget to turn off lights, or turn down the heating when the room is more than comfortable already and these a...