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The Beauty Of Sash Windows And Their Beginnings An Invention For The Ages

By Jason Latham


Made from very simplistic components, sash windows are created with a basic frame with two window panels, an upper panel and a lower panel. These panels are attached to sliding tracks in the frame which allow them to be easily moved up or down.

The most recognizable form of the sash window has panes of glass which are separated from each other by narrow bars. This series of small panes creates an interlocking network that makes up the window as a whole.

These panes windows were very commonly used in the 1600s when sash windows were invented by the English inventor and scientist, Robert Hooke. This style of the sash window is especially popular in homes that are Victorian or Georgian in style. The most popular panel windows have twelve panes: four rows of three panes each.

The modern day sash window consists of a double hung window with two sashes that are able to move up or down. Although all forms of the sash window are still used, these are the most popular. In recent days they have been created out of aluminum, which allows them to be more durable and energy efficient.

Mr. Hooke likely did not even recognize at the time of his invention just how ingenious his discovery would prove to become. Though we live in a modern time of amazing technologies where new discoveries are being made constantly, Hookes window has remained the go to product to install for homes, businesses, and churches alike.

Many reading this will likely note that their homes have installed sash windows. When passing through a city or town, you can note that many businesses and churches also make use of these windows. Loved for their simple design and easy to clean features, these windows have lasted for years and will likely continue to be used for some time to come.




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