With spring just around the corner, people across the UK are hoping for warmer weather. If you’ve had to deal with cold draughts and other problems with traditional sash windows over the winter though, you should plan ahead for later in the year. You don’t have to accept the issues as the price of having lovely original sashes; you can choose secondary glazing to improve them. Let’s have a look, then you can talk to us about sash window restoration in Northumberland if you need help. Continue reading “Some crucial tips about secondary glazing”

Overall, 2025 was quite a positive year for burglary statistics in England and Wales. There was actually an 11% decrease in reports, down to 212,701 according to CrimeRate. However, it is still really important to think about home security, especially if you have older windows. We want to have a closer look here. Then, if you need to arrange sash window restoration in Northumberland and want to enhance security, we can help. Continue reading “Fighting back against burglars”

Britain has some of the most impressive period architecture in the world. This includes lovely buildings from various eras, including Tudor, Victorian, and post war. Of the various features, sash windows are one of the most beautiful. The elegance and value they add to properties is undeniable. However, they could potentially become rarer in the future. We want to have a closer look here, then you can speak to us about sash window restoration in Northumberland if you want to save your sashes. Continue reading “Will sash windows become rarer?”

Sash windows look fantastic and are one of the best features for period properties. However, they are more complex than modern casement windows. Crucially, there are way more parts to think about. It can make it confusing to determine what kind of repairs they may need. We want to provide some advice here so you know about the different key parts of sashes. Then, if you need services like sash window restoration in Northumberland, you will be in a better position to tell us what is wrong. Continue reading “Do you know how to identify the key parts of a sash window?”

Official Government figures from 2022 said around 88% of homes in England had double glazing. That was an impressive increase from a decade earlier when it was just 79%. It’s likely the total is even higher now. But, what about properties that can’t have double glazing? The best option here is to look at alternative solutions like secondary glazing. It can provide a big improvement over single pane windows. Let’s have a closer look, then you can talk to us if you want to arrange sash window restoration in Northumberland. Continue reading “Does secondary glazing actually work?”

The forecast is that we’re in for a very cold start to 2026. An Arctic airmass is on the way, raising concerns about freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. It could have a big impact on homes all across the country. If you’ve got timber windows, you may need to take action. We want to have a closer look here at the problems that can happen. Then, if you want to arrange sash window restoration in Northumberland and other parts of the North East, you can rely on David Humble. Continue reading “Will the cold weather damage your windows?”