Traditional Wooden Cottage Windows

Earlier georgian designs were typically in eight over eight or six over six pane configurations.

Traditional wooden cottage windows.

Welcome to traditional timber windows limited a family run business specialising in the manufacture of bespoke wooden windows and doors to suit any period of property we offer repair and refurbishment of a single window to complete replacement of windows and doors in both traditional and contemporary styles. Installing cottage windows is the ideal way to preserve the elegance of a traditional home or bring a sense of charm to a new build. On many double hung windows muntins are an accessory you can add. Easy upkeep doesn t come cheap though.

These flush cottage windows can be seen on many listed buildings and they really do look great and are in keeping with the buildings themselves. Comprised of two individual sashes each with panes of glass held in place by wooden glazing bars sash windows slide vertically in grooves which are operated by weights and pulleys concealed in a timber box frame. The two distinctive features of cottage style windows add architectural interest and preserve the classic charm of cottage and craftsman style homes. All entirely bespoke and installed with care all of our wooden windows are made to measure using the highest quality materials that fit perfectly with our impressive door selection.

With the traditional four over one or six over one design the divided upper sash delivers character inside and outside the home. Paint is the traditional way to protect wood windows from the elements but it requires ongoing maintenance to keep the finish intact. The traditional way of making hardwood window frames was to have the window fit flush with the frame itself. Cladding the exposed exterior with vinyl aluminum left or copper eliminates the work while maintaining the look of wood inside your house.

Our traditional sash windows slide up and down rather than opening outwards and look stunning on a quaint cottage in the middle of the countryside. Timbermodern windowsupvc windowswindowscottage exterioroutdoor decorcottage stylewindows and doorsfrench windows green ral coloured timber look alike upvc windows and doors. Be inspired by our range of traditional flush wooden casement windows elegant sliding box sash and our contemporary windows. Our cottage casement window is purposely designed for this style of home and incorporates slimmed down sections and floating mullions to allow more light to pass into your property through those often pokey windows.

Original cottage windows were most commonly wooden and would begin to wear down over time needing to be refurbished but a better route could be to install new cottage windows that boast the advancements of more modern windows.