Blog
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March 10, 2015
Sash Window Replacement – Full Box or Sash Only?
What are my options? Commonly, when replacing sash windows, there are two options available to you: Sash Only replacement and Full Box replacement. To help you make an informed decision, we [...]
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March 2, 2015
Glossary of Sash Window Terms
At Core Sash Windows, we have created this helpful Glossary of Sash Window Terms. Hopefully it will help you to understand just exactly what our surveyors are saying! Architrave: The moulded decorative [...]
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February 23, 2015
Conservation Areas and You
How could living in a conservation area affect me? Since 1967, over 9000 conservation areas have been designated across England. In these conservation areas, the local authority is granted extra controls [...]
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February 16, 2015
Engineered Timber vs Solid Timber
We receive a lot of phone-calls and emails, asking us why we offer Engineered Timber instead of more traditional solid timber. There is a misconception that solid timber is superior to [...]
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September 24, 2014
DIY – Fitting sash window fasteners
Equipment required: A drill, preferably cordless, with small and large heads. A screwdriver. A pencil. 1- Fitting the female component of the lock The female component of sash window fasteners are usually positioned in the [...]
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September 4, 2014
Going Green with Timber Windows
We at Core Sash Windows understand that it is important to make environmentally friendly choices when it comes to your home, and we are dedicated to using the most sustainable and [...]