The Cold Truth About Period Properties Original sash windows, though architecturally charming, often represent the single greatest thermal weakness in heritage homes. In thousands of period properties across London and the UK, heat is lost silently through outdated glazing. While the structure may be sound and the roof intact, the windows tell another story — … Continued
You’ve Been Asking the Wrong Question When selecting new windows, most homeowners begin with reasonable enquiries: Can you match the existing style? What will it cost? How soon can it be installed? But these aren’t the questions that determine performance. There is one that does: What is the certified whole-window U-value? If the answer is … Continued
The Great Glazing Lie Why the numbers in your window quote may be legally compliant—but thermally irrelevant. Most homeowners evaluating new windows are presented with what appears to be compelling data: U-values of 1.2, 1.0, sometimes even lower. Accompanied by phrases like “A-rated performance” or “triple-glazed insulation”, these figures are delivered with confidence—and often left … Continued
The Silent Cost of Outdated Glazing You may not see the loss—but it’s written in every energy bill. In many of the UK’s most architecturally refined homes, an often-overlooked inefficiency continues to undermine comfort and escalate running costs. It is not the boiler, the roof, or the insulation. It is the glazing. More precisely, it … Continued
The Cold Truth About Period Properties If your windows are original, your energy bills are almost certainly inflated. In the elegant silence of a Georgian terrace or a Victorian townhouse, it’s easy to forget where the heat escapes. But the culprit is rarely the roof — it’s the glazing. Original sash windows, for all their … Continued
The Hidden Crisis in Britain’s Most Beautiful Homes Narrative Angle: When heritage beauty masks costly inefficiency. Stroll through any Georgian terrace or Victorian crescent in London, and you’ll witness a masterclass in proportion and craftsmanship—elegant sash windows, delicate glazing bars, and hand-finished timber frames that define Britain’s architectural identity. But while these period homes appear … Continued
The Problem No One Wants to Admit: Heritage Homes Leak Warmth Like Sieves Every winter, London’s most distinguished homes perform an act of quiet extravagance: they heat the street. Their sash windows — elegant, hand-built, and centuries old — allow warmth to escape almost as swiftly as it is produced. The house radiates charm, yes, … Continued
The Myth That Keeps London Homes Cold For decades, homeowners have believed that double glazing was the definitive answer to cold rooms and high energy bills. Two panes instead of one, a cavity of air in between — a simple promise of comfort. Yet each winter, London’s most elegant homes still shiver: draughts creep along … Continued
