It is vital to have good ventilation, as without it people can suffer from breathing difficulties caused by poor air quality. Original box sashes provided ‘natural background ventilation’… known as draughts.
The current building regulations for new buildings offer four system possibilities of achieving background ventilation. The most common adopted methods incorporate the use of trickle vents. Your architect will specify which method has been designed into your property.
When replacing existing windows the rules are slightly more relaxed. If trickle vents are present in the existing windows, they need to be incorporated into the new windows, however we would prefer not to fit them because they provide a super passage for airborn dirt, wind and noise to pass straight through our windows.
We would prefer you used sash windows properly, with both the top and bottom open. Sash windows are more efficient at purge ventilation and changing air than ANY other style of window.
For more information see health benefits.
Our MASTER INSTALLERS are a team of specially training craftsmen, chosen to deliver a quality installation of your Masterframe windows.
“The communication and customer service has been excellent”. - Mrs B – Guildford
"These windows are a premium range but secure, A rated and have a very authentic grained appearance.” - GP – Essex
"The conservation officer had to be told that these sash windows weren't timber!" "They're a perfect match for the old ones and for our period property, but are more secure, retain the heat of the room and look great inside and out.” - Mr D W – Stoke
"We wanted someone we could trust. Having the double guarantee and back up of bygone themselves was the final reassurance we needed but we shouldn't have worried. Will get them back again next year when we can afford some more” - Mr C K - Derbyshire
"WE DESPERATELY WANTED TO RETAIN THE INTERNAL SHUTTERS" - MRS S.B - OXFORD
"The windows are lovely, the service and installation were excellent, and we’re now going to have the rest of them done” - Mrs C. J – Brentwood
