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Sash windows are associated with the architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries. Their popularity stemmed from their larger panes of glass and more elegant proportions than casement windows.

Despite much debate, the sash window is now thought to have originated in Yorkshire, England. They were developed there to keep out wet weather while permitting air to circulate by leaving a narrow opening, and were also protected from rot and distortion by being closed in a box.

There were both functional and aesthetic advantages to Sash Windows, and many people chose to replace their old windows with them, while they were also popular in newly built homes.. The window with two movable sashes was developed during the Georgian era.

Glass was still expensive and marked with central bull’s eyes by the manufacture process. Once larger panels became available the classic six-paned Georgian windows appeared. They became a key part of Regency architecture.

Sash windows continued to be popular during the reign of Queen Victoria, although carved and moulded decorations were commonly added to them. Gradated windows, diminishing in size with the height of the building, and large bay windows are characteristic of this period.

Four paned sashes are more common in houses built at this time. Imitations of older style windows were also popular towards the end of the 19th century, as the wealthy sought to differentiate themselves from the previously prized plate glass and narrow glazing bars that had became more affordable.

Despite their popularity at the start of the 20th century, sash windows have become less common during the last hundred years, with cheaper, less labour intensive types of window being used instead.. These modern versions are produced with all the latest advances in technology, but retain the traditional style and elegance of older sashes, along with their functional design.

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