By webmaster on March 27th, 2010
Traditional horn detail on top sash
We use Vista Therm Elite units as standard. These units give a higher u value to that of a standard double glazed unit and exceed current building regulations for Scotland and the UK. This is a Low E glass unit.
Please see full technical specifications at www.careyglass.com
Our units are 16mm thick . We have adjusted the profiles of our sashes to allow us the maximum detail possible to the timber moulding as well as the maximum energy efficiency. Sash and casement windows are a traditional design and it has always been our company’s aim to keep them as traditional looking as possible.
Our windows are manufactured with haunched tenons to allow for the additional weight in a double glazed unit and often our top sashes have an ornate horned detail.
The horn on the upper sash is a traditional detail to give strength to the upper sash in large windows. To the eye our windows match almost exactly the look of the original single glazed sash.
By webmaster on March 6th, 2010
Double glazed sash and case edinburgh
If you are considering fitting double glazed sash and case windows into your property, it is not always necessary to replace the complete window.
If you already have sash and case windows and your existing casement is in good condition, we can manufacture new sashes to fit exactly into the existing box.
This means there is no need to remove panelling and shuttering and offers considerable savings over complete replacement. The case is carefully renovated, the external pointing is renewed, and the windows are fully draught proofed.
Click on the Grange Terrace case study for complete information on the process including before and after gallery.
By webmaster on February 18th, 2010
A. For grade A listed buildings the answer will generally be no, but for most other properties it is not a problem. A phone call to the local planning authority will clarify this.
The Scotsman (see below) recently reported that the Edinburgh City Council were reviewing the ban on Double Glazing in certain Conservation Areas.
City U-turn over double glazing ban in the frame, Published Date: 03 September 2008 and last retrieved 18 Feb 2010.
