I've just completed a short analysis of the historical influences on the design of sash windows. Its the kind of background that helps shape some of the detail decisions I've had to make.
If you're interested to see where I'm coming from have a look here.
Feel free to leave me comments, knowing folks are interested helps me focus.
And, if you're up to speed with all this tinterweb stuff, the more who are keen, the more pressure on me to get cracking.
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Cheers, Andy
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Andy -
I've been considering having a crack at building my own sashes, and finding your blog has helped me think it might be actually possible! Keep up the good work and I'd really be interested when you've got plans available.
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Andy
you mentioned preparing an instruction manual for DIY double glazed timber sash windows I would cetainly be interested in buying a copy Have you got round to completing it yet
regards
Dave
Dave,
The plans and instructions are still in the pipeline. I have made a few tweaks to the earlier design, simplifying some of the joints and altering section dimensions.
I'm in the process of building 5 complete windows at the moment. 3 1/2 days between Christmas and New Year got all the profiles cut for the box frames. The sash frames are sat in the front room ready for glazing, so I'm getting closer now.
I've been recording and photographing as I go covering any potentially tricky bits as I go.
As soon as these are finished and the first one installed I'll be able to finish compiling the instructions and plans.
I know this is dragging on but I've made some new year resolutions and it will be done!
Andy
This is exactly what I have been looking for - a practical approach to making ones own sash windows. Well done. Now I REALLY want to have a copy of your plans - when do you think you will have them available? I know I am not alone. Prepared to pay a reasonable price for them.
Looking forward to the conclusion.
Well done very worth while effort. This is an excellent job precisely carried out!
Andy,
I am very impressed with the way you have documented your work on the sash project - mistakes and triumphs.
I hope your plans sell well as I can imagine there are a lot of enthusiast woodworkers looking for just such details.
How did you get on with the rest of the windows? Is wendy still happy with the garage wood hermit?
Thank Rob, The next windows are very nearly ready for installation just a final coat of paint on the sashes after fitting the glazing. Meanwhile I think I'm still in good books even though the garage is given over to Trike building at the moment.
Cheers.
What a great blog, such clear instructions and details. Thanks for this - makes me appreciate just how much work goes into it!
Hi Andy,
I've just subscribed to your blog and will read back through. I have a Victorian cottage with evil 1970s "picture windows" that are about to fall out :D
Next door still has the original sashes to copy.
Keep up the good work!
I like what your doing here.
I've got a similar blog where we give you the tools you need to fully draught proofing your own sash windows.
http://sashwindowsdraughtproofing.co.uk/
Check it out, I'd love to know if people find it useful.
I like what your doing here.
I've got a similar blog where we give you the tools you need to fully draught proofing your own sash windows.
[url]http://sashwindowsdraughtproofing.co.uk/[/url]
Check it out, I'd love to know if people find it useful.
Sounds like your Sash Windows are coming along nicely now. Well done.
You got really excellent set of Sash Windows here. I've been searching for real good ones. It's very helpful especially on the stage of my home repair reference.
This is a good design. You can see more interesting designs from a window merchants.
What happened to the plans??
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