‘Georgians’
Delighted with High Performance, Double Glazed Timber Windows
Georgian-style timber sash windows, doorsets and entrance doors
by Mumford & Wood have been used
in the renovation of an elegant London terraced town house. This is a
fine example of how a modern double glazed timber window, with faithfully
reproduced historical detail, can be successfully embraced into a sensitive
period renovation where uniformity and consistency of design is imperative.
The 18th Century was a time of great urban growth and the density of settlement
in towns meant that there was a need to pack a great many houses into
a small space. This need gave birth to the terrace which allowed a whole
street to be given a sense of architectural wholeness while keeping the
houses relatively compact. Most were characteristically four stories high
with the most important rooms on the first floor. Entrance doors were
panelled, with an overhead fanlight, and accessed by a short flight of
stairs from pavement level.
Windows in Georgian town houses were almost exclusively sash windows,
in which Mumford & Wood specialises, made of standardised panes of
glass divided by thin, delicate wooden glazing bars. Traditionally, the
pattern of window was the same throughout: ground floor windows were kept
short for stability of the house structure while first or second floor
windows were taller and elegantly expansive, and the upper floor windows
became progressively smaller and squarer.
Mumford & Wood’s modern, Kitemarked and factory finished double
glazed sash windows and doorsets are perfect for projects in which all
the benefits of a modern window are combined with the aesthetic attributes
of the architectural period. These windows offer a high thermal performance
with energy ratings ranging from C to A depending on size and specification
while entrance doors meet the Enhanced Security ratings of PAS24 in the
progression toward Secure by Design accreditation. Acoustic glass is available
as an optional extra from a wide selection of glazing options to create
a totally modern and bespoke, high performance fenestration system.
A fitting and installation service is also available from Mumford &
Wood Installations Ltd through a Register of approved and fully trained
installers who will complete the project with full guarantees. Of great
benefit in period projects, this facility will handle site assessments
and obtain all building consent and approvals.
Tel: 01621 818155
