Traditional Wooden Cottage Windows
Earlier georgian designs were typically in eight over eight or six over six pane configurations.
Traditional wooden cottage windows. The traditional way of making hardwood window frames was to have the window fit flush with the frame itself. 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. 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. In older windows or expensive new windows the muntins may actually hold individual small glass panels but in many modern muntin windows the effect is an illusion created by a grill of wood or plastic pieces that simply rest over a large pane of class.
The two distinctive features of cottage style windows add architectural interest and preserve the classic charm of cottage and craftsman style homes. Timbermodern windowsupvc windowswindowscottage exterioroutdoor decorcottage stylewindows and doorsfrench windows green ral coloured timber look alike upvc windows and doors. On many double hung windows muntins are an accessory you can add. 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.
Be inspired by our range of traditional flush wooden casement windows elegant sliding box sash and our contemporary windows. 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. 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. Cladding the exposed exterior with vinyl aluminum left or copper eliminates the work while maintaining the look of wood inside your house.
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. Cottage style windows maintain the look and feel of traditional wood in the style of georgian tudor but have all the advantages of state of the art modern window technology. With the traditional four over one or six over one design the divided upper sash delivers character inside and outside the home. 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.
Flush windows can also look great on modern minimalist style homes because they are simple and clutter free in design.