Why heritage detailing, not size, is what pushes a sash window quote up.
Replacement sash windows are priced very differently from casements because most of the cost sits in the detailing that makes them look correct on a period property.
If you are comparing quotes, the detailing spec is the line to focus on.
Run-through horns, mechanically jointed frames, astragal or Georgian bars and deep bottom rails all add manufacturing steps. A plain sash window and a heritage-detailed one are different products at different prices.
Slim sealed units keep the sightlines authentic while improving performance. Acoustic laminated glass is often worth it on busier roads, and it costs more than standard units.
Where a property is listed or in a conservation area, the acceptable specification is set by the local authority, not by the installer. That can change both the product and the lead time.
We'll advise what's appropriate for the property and what your local authority is likely to accept.
Heritage uPVC sashes with mechanical joints, horns and slim sightlines are convincing on most properties, though listed buildings may require timber.
Modern sash windows generally tilt inward on both sashes, which makes upstairs cleaning far safer.
Yes — modern brush and compression seals address the draughts that older timber sashes develop as they move.