Traditional Sash Windows from The Original Box Sash Windows Company

Current News…

Sunday Telegraph - 12th October, 2008:

regarding Energy Saving Trust recommended: “This is a guarantee that the products you are buying have met the strict criteria on energy efficiency”

Sunday Telegraph - 14th September, 2008:

“The new double glazed sashes at Pitsdown Farm are almost indistinguishable from the originals. Traffic noise has been virtually eliminated and we’re not reaching for the jumpers yet.” (Sashes by The Original Box Sash Windows Co.)

Sky News - 18th July, 2008:

Gas heating cost to rise by another 33% by end of the year.

Daily Telegraph - 23rd June, 2008:

“This weeks Government strategy document says that they are worried about the amount of energy being wasted on heating homes that are not adequately heated or double glazed. Home owners could be forced to improve the energy insulation and energy efficiency of their properties.”

The Observer - 25th May, 2008:

"People will be moving house on average once every 20 years"

Q. Do you have to live with depressing and heating-cost wasteful windows for another 20 years?

A. Read on…

Sunday Telegraph - 4th May, 2008:

“Which home improvements add most value?”
The Telegraph can only find two better than double-glazing: Off-road parking and Landscape gardening. Neither save you any heating costs or reduce noise or add security. In addition, the Telegraph states, double-glazing recoups its cost in added value to your property.

Sunday Telegraph - 23rd March, 2008:

“Replacing PVC windows, particularly in a period house, can add value to the property. But it can work in modern houses too, where PVC windows have been installed that look ugly”

The Times - 15th February, 2008:

"The most efficient windows carry the Energy Saving Recommended logo. Companies such as the Original Box Sash Windows Company can do this."

News items from 2007

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The News reports that there are so many reasons to invest in our eco windows. Which reason appeals most to you?

About Us

The Original Box Sash Windows Company are manufactures and installers of Traditional Oak Sash Windows & Hinged Casement Windows and Doors, which all look just like the originals yet are fitted with visually discreet, Pilkington 'energiKare™' glass sealed units.

All our complete windows are Window Energy Rated. (British Fenestration Ratings Council)
All our windows and doors are made in the UK. (Hazlems, Auditors)
We have a freehold factory in the UK. (Land Registry)
All who work in the company are either UK citizens or permanent residents, and pay UK taxes and speak English. (Home Office, Inland Revenue)
All our mailing and telephoning services are sourced in the UK . (Hazlems, Auditors)
A job has to be beneficial for both the customer and ourselves in order for for us to take it on. (Hundreds of testimonials going back 25 years)
You pay for the best and from us you get the best. (ISO 9002, BSI Kitemark)
We are so confident in the quality of our work that our guarantee can be passed on ad infinitum during your lifetime. (Office of Fair Trading)
All timber we use is from sustainable sources. (Forestry Stewardship Council)
Our timber contains its own natural preservatives; therefore, we use no chemicals whatsoever in our joinery. (British Standards Institute)
If you have dangerous materials to remove, ie, plastic windows, we dispose of them for you in a licensed site. (Windsor and Maidenhead Council)
We decline replacement of period features with modern ones. (English Heritage)
Our windows are tested to far higher energy conservation than required by law. (The National Physical Laboratory)
What comes out of your bank to pay us, goes on to the value of your property. So everybody increased the value of their house by having our windows installed. (Numerous estates agents)
We use Government Endorsed Standards (TrustMark)
All our key staff are shareholders in the Company. (Companies House)

Please click on the button below for a brief history and details of accreditations for The Original Box Sash Windows Co. including a full list of our eco-credentials.

Feedback

Do you wish to make a comment or ask a question? Click here to enter your feedback.

Some recently asked questions include:

Will asked

We live in a Victorian terrace in West London (Chiswick). We recently moved in and find the aircraft noise (we're under Heathrow flight path) very noisy. We have wooden sash windows. I'd like to replace them with something that retains the original look but reduces noise (as well as being more energy efficient) Noise reduction is my main concern.

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Irene asked

I need to replace my sash windows. I had them temporarily repaired a couple of years ago but they are very old and are now becoming loose and causing heat loss.
The street where I live has been designated a conservation area which means I have to replace the windows in a similar style. However bearing in mind the new energy efficiency requirements I wanted to find out if it is possible to have double glazed sash windows which retain the same
appearance? There was secondary glazing in the flat when I moved in but I had to remove this as it made the flat very dark.

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Ms C asked:

I have perfectly working sash windows in my flat - is it possible to work with the existing windows to install the double glazing?

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Roy asked:

Can you work in the Midlands?

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For previously posted questions and answers, please click here:

FAQ's

Over the years, we have been asked just about everything!

To help you in your research, we have compiled our most frequently asked questions and answers

Please click on the FAQ's button below

Current Offers

See our Survey & Quotation Request Page

Lifetime Guarantee

This innovative and consumer friendly new approach to window/door guarantees, means for you:-

	1) free parts during your lifetime

	2) free transfer of beneficial guarantee holder during your lifetime (good for your Home Energy Efficiency Rating)

	3) the first ten years of the guarantee are insured, free of charge to you, by Lloyds of London.

This Lifetime Guarantee is exclusive to The Original Box Sash Windows Company.

All our terms of business are agreed with the Office of Fair Trading in the UK.

Like to discuss it?

Finish Coat Options

Free to Choose, Free of Charge

White - micro-porous long life paint - easy clean - easy re-coating

Black - micro-porous long life

Special Colour's - for those unique doors

Varnish - deep shades of oak, mahogany, etc.

Natural - shows the beautiful grains and hue's of Oak

Ask the Company Estimator to show you samples.

Glazing

Pilkington K energy management rating glass. U-value 1.4. or less.

Every pane safety/security glass.

Acoustic standard Sealed Units.

OTHER OPTIONS:

Wavy look "Victorian" glass.

Pilkington energiKare glass

Notes:

Not all options may be compatible to combine together.

Some options may be on a current free offer (see Survey and Quotation Request Page).

Ask the Company Estimator for advice and availability

New, Tougher, Glazing Regulations

All new or replacement sash windows have to comply with the Government's new tougher Window Energy Efficiency Ratings. What are the benefits to you?

How does it affect your choice?

Read more in our news sections

Quick Links

To find out more about ourselves, our products and services, simply visit one of the links below;

All about our Company

A brief History of The Original Box Sash Windows Company.

Any Questions?

Frequently asked questions about replacement windows and doors.

Frequently asked questions about building regulations and the law.

Frequently asked questions about placing an order with The Original Box Sash Windows Company.

Lifetime Guarantee

This Lifetime Guarantee is exclusive to The Original Box Sash Windows Company. For further details.

Finish Coat Options

Painted, stained or natural? Our surveyor will be happy to explain your options and the implications for your Oak windows and doors.

Customised for You

Noise Reduction, Draught Proofing, Security - all can be achieved with the right specifications. Choose a link below for further info

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Q. Are you the owner of a period
or character house?

A. If so, over the years, thousands of
people with houses like yours are still
pleased with their decision to invest
in our eco windows and doors.

The most popular choices from installations in over 10,000 properties:

The Home Owners
top choice:

Discreetly double glazed Oak Sliding Sashes - fuel saving, noise reducing and very secure.

The Renovator/ Newbuilders'
top choice:

Discreetly double glazed Douglas Fir Windows - certified WER'C and ISO 9001

The Conservation Area/Listed Building Owners top choice:

Ultra discreetly double glazed Oak Sliding Sashes with "antique" glass and glazing bars

or phone on 0800 169 3198

Traditional Design with Optional Energy Saving Innovation

Pilkington Glass have appointed The Original Box Sash Windows Company to manufacture and install their new 'energiKare™' sealed glass units in our traditional timber windows, if customers choose it.

To launch this exciting new product, we are offering a FREE upgrade to 'energiKare™' sealed glass units - simply click the apply button below.

This is how Pilkington's 'energiKare™' sealed glass units works.

Do you care about the cost of fuel and the environment?

'energiKare™' sealed glass units fitted in our windows enables you to benefit from lower energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint to help the environment and retain the value of your home, with traditional timber sliding sash and casement windows.

The spec is available as an option in security, noise reduction and slimline versions, only from us, by clicking the apply button below.

or phone on 0800 169 3198 for a free upgrade

How satisfied are our customers with this benefit?

Click for our IWA Lloyds of London assessment

Original Features Free Offer
"Support the Value of Your House!"

For property owners who like to enjoy the values of tradition and want to protect the value of their home.

When you order our traditional timber windows and doors with visually ultra discreet, glass sealed units, you will be able to retain or replace the original features below Free of Charge.

These will be individually copied to ensure the distinguished features are preserved because that make original period windows so charming, appealing and valuable.

Estate Agents seem to be agreed that by retaining the original features, you will not only be protecting the value of your home, but you will also be making it more attractive to any future buyer.

Original Designs of Timber Horns

Elegant Slim Timber Glazing Bars

Character Timber Finishes of Your Choice

Optional Discreet Draught, Noise and Dust Barriers

Ultra-slim visually discreet, glass sealed units to retain space for traditional mouldings

Two skins of security glass

Right now, all these benefits are available free of charge with our Original Sash Windows Features Offer

"Nobody ever failed to support, and add the cost to, the value of their home by installing our windows"

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The Original Box Sash Windows Co has been exclusively awarded U.K.'s Highest Green Accreditation for timber sliding sash windows - Official Window Energy Rating: WER C.

Mrs C receiving her new Window Energy Performance Certificate from The Original Box Sash Windows Co.

Because our exclusive Ratings are combined with original timber features, we can provide you with the most perfect hinged and sliding sash windows available. These are now, more than ever, an extremely worthwhile and satisfying investment with eco credentials.

No other timber window company has these Ratings.

Our pledge: to offer to insulate all your windows and doors on a budget you can afford

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Unique Exclusive Benefits For You And The Environment, Available Right Now,
Only From The Original Box Sash Windows Co:

Would you like lifetime guaranteed timber windows, rather than rotting softwood or polluting plastic ones?

We install Forestry Stewardship Council Prime Timber Windows and Doors as standard, beautiful either painted or natural, because this needs no chemicals to grow, fabricate or preserve.

Would you like to do your bit to combat global warming?

We exclusively install the highest Window Energy Rating as standard for traditional timber sash windows and casements. For your extra warmth, comfort and reduced heating bills.

Would you like to be safe when you're asleep and your home to be secure when it's locked up?

We can install Pilkington 'energiKare™' glass if you choose . We always provide you with security glass as standard, the ultimate deterrent to unwanted intruders.

Would you like peace and tranquility throughout your home?

We can install acoustic sealed glass units, both noise and vibration absorbent, also with security glass as standard.

Would you like to enjoy the good feelings you can experience from traditional things?

We install original timber features as standard, using only the slimmest and most discreet sealed glass units, all aesthetically correct for your home.

Would you choose eco-friendly windows instead of unfriendly ones if there was a choice that suited you?

or phone on 0800 169 3198

The Jeremy Vine Show
BBC Radio 2, Dec 2006

Timber Sash Windows "worth every penny".

Jeremy discusses the benefit of timber windows over replacement uPVC. To listen to the full show, please click below.

Your Energy Performance Certificate as part of our After Sales Service

Because we are proud to be the only company accredited by The British Fenestration Ratings Council to issue Energy Performance Certificates on traditional timber sliding sash windows, we can help you with the following:

To enable you to access your Energy Performance Certificate, you are supplied a password to enter the After Sales Service section of this site where you can obtain a current Energy Performance Certificate for your Timber Sliding Sash or Casement Window.

Clicking the After Sales Service menu at the top of this page not only helps you to access your Certificate but also enables you to download specifications of your windows and doors, provides you with details of your lifetime guarantee, allows you to transfer your guarantee to a new owner and apply for a referal fee when recommending ourselves to friends, neighbours or colleagues.

At the Original Sash Windows Company, we expect our service to match our windows - for a lifetime.

How satisfied are our customers with our service?

Click for our IWA Lloyds of London assessment

Passing on a tradition

Keeping tradition alive and well, we have our own in-house apprentice training program.

"Getting a measure
of the job"

Pictured right in our joinery shop in Wales is Daniel Gregory, training to 'set out' a sash window on the bench.

"Here's one we made earlier"

Left is Daniel Gregory, Jason Roberts and Darren Barnett who are learning the old craft of making Oak sliding sash windows from our experts. Pictured here with our MD, Mr John Rose.

Please Note: It takes time and care to make our crafted timber windows, but our customers tell us that they are well worth waiting for.

Mr & Mrs H receiving their Evening Standard Free Prize Draw original features windows, sponsored by The Original Box Sash Windows Co.

Noise Reduction Glass

By incorporating acoustic sealed units, our customers gain the complete range of benefits from their new visually discreet, double security sealed unit traditional sash windows.

For further information, view our on-line literature, please click on the button below.

Safety/Security Glass

Because making it tough for would-be intruders is our policy:

All our windows and doors are fitted with full Security Glass inside and out.

So BOTH inside and outside panes in the visually discreet, glass sealed units provide security protection.

Coupled with our internally fitted, tamper proof glazing system, you can't be more safe, giving you real peace of mind.

For further information, view our on-line literature, please click on a button below:-

How satisfied our our customers with this benefit?

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If so, please fill in the boxes below and click the 'Submit my comments' button.

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Links

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	installation outside the South-East

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