Notable benefits of using sliding sash windows at home

Many old buildings of Europe and America have stylish sash windows, some of which may be as old as more than couple of centuries. These windows were created in Victorian or Georgian styles that matched the trend of that time. Even today, many households continue to prefer this sash window, but not the original single glazed style. Rather modern house owners prefer to install sliding sash windows in their homes due to several valid reasons that may be related to the appearance of the houses and the safety of the residents.

Sliding Sash Windows

Causes of high preference for installing sliding sash doors in modern homes

• Energy efficiency – All the sliding sash windows are made of special e-shield glass with e-coating and insulated glass panes, so that these windows can stop extreme cold from entering the rooms in winters and also retain the warmth of the rooms. In hot summer days, these windows stop the heat from entering the rooms during the noon and allow plenty of cool air into the rooms when the windows are opened during the evenings. Thus, house owners can expect a huge reduction in their electricity bills due to warmth in the rooms in winter and cool of the rooms in summer days, even without switching on the room heaters or air conditioners. This lesser expense of energy is also beneficial for the surrounding environment.

• Easy to operate – These sliding windows are very easy to open and close due to the presence of rollers or sliders over the rails of the window panes. You can fully open these windows just by pushing the panes with a finger, when they are inside the rooms. So they feel inspired to operate the windows more often and let natural light and air enter the rooms, whenever possible.

• Give enough security – These sliding sash windows can be made with several security systems like an efficient locking system and child-safety restrictor, which prevent the window from being pushed open, from outside of the house. Some old buildings also have strong bars on these windows making them safer for the residents of the house.  These windows are almost impossible to break in, thus the homes remain secure even when there is no one inside.

• Need lesser maintenance – These sliding windows of timber or PVC-u are quite easy to clean. One just needs to wipe with a moist cloth regularly. The timber sash windows do not need any further polish or any other type of maintenance for years. The PVC-u windows also remain in original state for years without any hassle of further maintenance. 

Sliding Sash Windows

• Gives better outdoor views – The sliding windows can be fully opened, which enables the residents to have clearer view of the outdoors and they can enjoy the nature, while sitting inside. These sash windows can be fitted in larger frames, providing plenty of natural light inside the rooms.

• Can be made of any material – These sash windows can be made of either timber or PVC-u as both materials are similarly functional in creating these sliding window panes. The house owners can choose timber windows that are made in traditional Victorian style or Georgian style. The modern generation can choose PVC-u sash windows designed in any contemporary style to match the interiors of their houses. 

• Enables better ventilation – As these windows give larger space for bringing in more fresh air; the rooms experience better fresh air ventilation and thus the residents can expect better health. The fresh air comes inside the rooms through the lower window space and the warmer air is forced out through the upper space of the windows.