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Different Types of Sash Windows
Posted: 26 February 2024
Timber sash windows lend elegance and period authenticity to homes large and small, from townhouses to country homes to rustic cottages. They were the most common choice throughout the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. Although they briefly fell out of favour in the early to mid-20th century, they are once again a popular choice for modern homes and commercial properties.
What are Double Hung Sash Windows?
Posted: 25 January 2024
Sash windows have been popular in homes and businesses since the 17th century. They have two panels, and typically, one is fixed and the other slides vertically to open. With double hung sash windows, both panels can be moved, so the window can be opened by either sliding the top sash down or the lower sash up.
What Are Edwardian Sash Windows?
Posted: 11 January 2024
The Edwardian period only lasted for nine years – the blink of an eye compared with the 63-year Victorian era that preceded it—yet those opening years of the 20th century witnessed rapidly changing fashions, especially in architecture. Edwardian sash windows were a crucial part of that change and can be distinguished from Victorian style, just as they, in turn, differed from the Georgian sash windows that came before them.
What Are Georgian Sash Windows?
Posted: 12 December 2023
Sash windows have been part of the UK’s architectural landscape for over 350 years. Ham House, a stately home in Richmond upon Thames, boasts the oldest sash windows in the country – these were installed in 1670 during the reign of King Charles II. But it was during the Georgian period, between 1714 and 1837, that sash windows really became popular, and not just in lavish country homes and imposing townhouses. Georgian sash windows are likely to be found in any surviving property of the era. Their unique style contributes to Georgian properties being voted the most desirable in the UK in a 2019 study by Anglian Home Improvements.
What Are Victorian Sash Windows?
Posted: 12 December 2023
The Victorian period spanned more than 60 years and saw a whole range of technological innovations. Tracing the evolution of Victorian architecture over those 60 years is a story in itself, and there is a wealth of literature on the subject. Thankfully, the story of Victorian sash windows is a more straightforward one.
Lomax + Wood now offers made-to-order timber garden rooms
Posted: 06 May 2022
Lomax + Wood Garden Rooms offer beautiful quality timber living spaces that suit any garden size or purpose. See them as an extension to your property to use as an office space, gym, party room, bar or multi-purpose as required. As with our sister company Lomax + Wood Timber Windows, Lomax + Wood made-to-order timber garden rooms offer a bronze, silver and gold service, ranging from supply only, supply and fit on our clients’ pre-prepared base or a complete turnkey solution including electrics and final finish. However, please note the gold service is restricted to Essex only.
Winterbrook Country House, Berkshire, UK – Box Sash Timber Windows & Doors New Build
Posted: 30 September 2021
Located in the heart of Berkshire, within easy reach of Twyford and a short drive to Reading, lies a newly built country estate named Winterbrook, sitting on over four acres of manicured gardens and landscaped grounds. This exquisitely and exceptionally well-designed period style property offers its owners elegant, spacious rooms, modern functionality, high ceilings and bespoke engineered timber box-sash windows.
Stunning Victorian Timber Sash Windows, Dulwich, London
Posted: 27 October 2020
A Victorian property in Dulwich, London designed by John Whichcord Jr an English architect and designer of The Grand Hotel Brighton) in 1856 has been renovated to a very high standard and brought back to life. Lomax + Wood Limited supplied and fitted high performance, double glazed, made-to-order timber box sash windows.
Lomax + Wood New Build in Berkshire, Timber Sash Windows
Posted: 10 September 2020
An exceptional Berkshire new build has been enhanced by incorporating made-to-order timber windows and doors from Lomax + Wood Limited. The main window used is the timber spring balanced sash window. A key feature for the developer was that Lomax + Wood offers a complete service from design all the way through to installation.
Refurbishment of Victorian Warehouse, Central London
Posted: 24 June 2020
High performance made-to-order timber box sash and weights were supplied, by Lomax + Wood, to this refurbishment of a former Victorian tea warehouse near to the Old Street Roundabout in central London.
Garden Room - Timber Sash Windows in Billericay, Essex
Posted: 24 February 2020
Lomax + Wood offer a complete service with a range of made-to-order or bespoke timber sash windows, casement, doors and roof lanterns. Installation or supply only is available but both building professionals and private customers look first for the supply and fit service for their timber windows as this ensures there is only one point of contact.
Timber Windows for Victorian Power Station
Posted: 05 February 2020
Lomax + Wood have supplied and fitted made-to-order timber windows to this imposing Victorian building in Braintree, Essex.
Timber Sash Windows Bolsover Street, Fitzrovia, London
Posted: 18 December 2018
A luxury new development of a former John Lewis building has been enhanced by the supply and installation of the UK’s premium timber window and door brand.
March 2017 Essex Life - Ask An Expert
Posted: 15 March 2017
Lomax + Wood were asked to contribute to Essex Life’s ‘Ask An Expert’ feature, sharing their expertise on choosing timber for windows and doors.
Bring a touch of life to your home
Posted: 02 December 2016
Lomax + Wood Limited provide premium quality timber windows and doors, all of which are made-to-order to suit the style and period of property they are for. Based in Essex the company supplies and fits for private homeowners, developers and contractors across London and the home counties.
Installation and Customer Care - It comes as second nature to Lomax + Wood
Posted: 19 July 2016
A variety of installation services are available from Lomax + Wood which are dependent on the type of customer and their specific requirements. These services are available for private individuals and developers, on either new-build or refurbishment projects.
Another 'Ace' Project in Wimbledon for Lomax and Wood Windows
Posted: 17 May 2016
High performance, made-to-order wooden windows and doors have been specified by a leading London-based property developer who has again chosen Lomax + Wood for their most recent project in Wimbledon, South West London.
Feburary 2016 Show House Contribution from Lomax + Wood
Posted: 08 February 2016
Lomax + Wood were asked to contribute to ‘Show House’ an industry magazine targeting top end developers.
October 2015 Show House Contribution from Lomax + Wood
Posted: 07 October 2015
Lomax + Wood were asked to contribute to ‘Show House’ an industry magazine targeting top end developers. The questions asked covered a range of topics including timber fire windows, security and what are the most popular styles of timber windows and doors from our made-to-order range.
Progress on the Hampstead Garden Suburb
Posted: 15 April 2014
Have a look at the progress taking place in the ‘Suburb’. Following the wettest winter on record, contractors on this project have had their work cut out to keep the property safe. Even so the substantial internal and external makeover will soon be watertight when windows and doors by Lomax + Wood arrive on site.
Lowest U-value on the market for Lomax+Wood's timber sliding sash windows
Posted: 24 January 2014
Lomax + Wood is the first manufacturer to pass the post in achieving a U-value of 1.1 W/m²K for the Kensington & Chelsea timber sliding sash window. This applies to both traditional weights and pulleys, and spring balance forms of operation. The Kensington & Chelsea flush and stormproof casements achieve a U-value measurement of 1.2 W/m²K, while Kensington & Chelsea French doors perform with a highly satisfactory 1.4 W/m²K. In-house designers at Lomax + Wood continue to work on achieving even better performance.
Swedish grooves
Posted: 25 September 2013
"My local Planner/Conservation officer has turned down our timber window replacement application on the basis of the manufacturer using Swedish joints. What’s the problem with these?"
Conservation area and listed building renovation using timber windows – A sensible approach.
Posted: 17 September 2013
I would argue it is possible to produce double glazed period timber sash windows that would be appropriate in many historic buildings. It is possible for example to use high quality, antique style glass, which is designed to recreate the wavy reflection of traditional handblown crown and cylinder glass. Float glass is seen as perfectly flat, uniform with an unblemished appearance, which, to purist conservationists, does little to contribute to the visual character of a period building. This antique glass in combination with carefully designed timber windows, without modern joints produces elegant period sight lines in keeping with historic buildings. Also an internally glazed window negates the need for glazing beads externally, thus reproducing traditional putty sightlines.
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