It is such a treat when I return to the UK to see the windows which adorn the houses there. I live in darkest Africa and only the oldest, most well preserved houses have these. In my grandmothers' home in Yorkshire, there were sash windows. Brilliant for letting in lots of light in and otherwise gloomy land! I am sentimental about these windows and sash window repairs in London can maintain and protect the historical integrity of your home.
The buildings of a city tell you so much about it, and replacing or maintaining sash windows is integral to this. My impressions are purely sentimental, being able to reach up and look through a window, even though I was very small and Nana showing me how to open the top with the cord, so I couldn't fall out, is something I remember.
I also remember driving through Regents Park in London as an adult and the building there were impressive, but what to me was more impressive, was the sheer size of these windows. I suppose you can tell that I have always had a thing for windows, but many people do.
The charm of these windows shows in a large variety of buildings, and London has plenty of this. They feature in magnificent edifices such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, and much domestic housing architecture.
Graded listed buildings such as the Barra Hall in Hillingdon have been refurbished and one of the most important refurbishment features on this Victorian building was its sash windows. The listing council ensured that all refurbishment was undertaken in complete sympathy with the Barra Hall and it surroundings, and the result of this has seen this almost ramshackle building restored to its former glory.
Home and business owners in London can do their bit to preserve these important features of the architecture of this great city, and they will find many repairs and refurbishment companies who are willing to help. - 30244
The buildings of a city tell you so much about it, and replacing or maintaining sash windows is integral to this. My impressions are purely sentimental, being able to reach up and look through a window, even though I was very small and Nana showing me how to open the top with the cord, so I couldn't fall out, is something I remember.
I also remember driving through Regents Park in London as an adult and the building there were impressive, but what to me was more impressive, was the sheer size of these windows. I suppose you can tell that I have always had a thing for windows, but many people do.
The charm of these windows shows in a large variety of buildings, and London has plenty of this. They feature in magnificent edifices such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, and much domestic housing architecture.
Graded listed buildings such as the Barra Hall in Hillingdon have been refurbished and one of the most important refurbishment features on this Victorian building was its sash windows. The listing council ensured that all refurbishment was undertaken in complete sympathy with the Barra Hall and it surroundings, and the result of this has seen this almost ramshackle building restored to its former glory.
Home and business owners in London can do their bit to preserve these important features of the architecture of this great city, and they will find many repairs and refurbishment companies who are willing to help. - 30244
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