Made in the UK
40 Year Heritage
Unique Patented Products
Extensive Warranties
The Heritage and Craftsmanship Behind Ventrolla’s Timber Sash Windows
Made from two glazed panels that slide open and shut independently of one another, the wooden sliding sash windows of today have come a long way over the last 350 years or so. Manufactured in-house using time-honoured joinery skills fused with future proof technology, with over 35 years’ worth of experience designing completely new wooden sash windows that seamlessly replicate the originals, retaining your building's authentic period styling is made easy with Ventrolla. Or, if your original timber sash windows are draughty, rattling, or inefficient, we can also provide industry-leading wooden sash window renovations with our unique patented perimeter sealing system.
Our timber sash windows reflect the heritage of traditional British craftsmanship, blending time-honored joinery techniques with modern advancements for timeless elegance. With extensive experience in creating a unique collection of sash windows, Ventrolla develops a unique collection that preserves architectural charm while meeting today’s energy and security standards, helping to enhance some of the most beautiful homes. These windows are designed to not only replicate the style of period properties but also to maintain the integrity and value of heritage buildings.
Sash Window Features
What makes our timber sash windows unique?
Patented perimeter sealing system
Bespoke Georgian, Victorian & Edwardian designs
Premium timbers, glazing & hardware
Custom fit to your property with care
Local expertise, national coverage
Timber Sash Windows with industry-leading performance
Traditional but far from old fashioned
First and foremost, our timber sash windows are crafted to protect exquisite British Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian architectural heritage from the ravages of time. Coupled with our unique blend of time-honoured joinery skills and future-proof technology, this is what sets our timber double glazing sash window products apart from the rest for homeowners. Combined with efficient slimline double glazing, conservation-friendly secondary glazing, or single glazing to suit the most restricted locations, you can count on Ventrolla products to deliver the perfect balance of improved energy efficiency, security, and prized period aesthetics, ensuring resistance to rot, along with detailed specifications, all while offering competitive prices that include VAT.
Why Choose Timber Sash Windows for Your Home?
Timber sash windows offer a blend of beauty, functionality, and flexibility that makes them ideal for enhancing both classic and modern properties. Here’s why timber sash windows are a standout choice for your home:
- Aesthetic Appeal and Period Charm: The natural warmth and character of wood add elegance to any home. Sympathetically designed to match period styles, our timber sash windows can increase your property’s value and appeal.
- Durability and Longevity: Crafted from high-quality, FSC-certified hardwoods, softwoods, and Accoya® timbers, our sash windows are built to withstand the test of time, offering a lifetime of enjoyment with proper maintenance.
- Environmental and Sustainability Benefits: Timber is a renewable resource, and we prioritise sustainable practices, using only certified woods for eco-friendly window options.
- Energy Efficiency and Thermal Insulation: Timber’s natural insulation properties help maintain a comfortable home environment. For even greater efficiency, our windows are available in single, double, or secondary glazing options, reducing heat loss and lowering energy bills.
- Superior Light, Ventilation, and Space: Designed to maximise light and ventilation, timber sash windows bring a heightened sense of openness and brightness to any room, enhancing your indoor spaces.
- Customisation and Flexibility: We offer a variety of colours and finishes, including anti-stain primer as standard, and the flexibility to repaint over time to suit evolving aesthetics. Our windows are suitable for listed buildings, conservation areas, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), meeting specific requirements while preserving your property’s character.
- Enhanced Safety and Security: Designed with superior security features, our timber sash windows offer peace of mind. Child safety is also a priority, with features that minimise the risk of trapped fingers.
With a timeless appeal and modern functionality, our timber sash windows offer unparalleled advantages, making them a valuable addition to your home.
Customisation Options for Timber Sash Windows
Each home is unique, which is why our timber sash windows can be tailored to your specific needs:
- Design Options: Choose from styles that match Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian architecture.
- Colour and Finish Choices: From classic whites to rich natural finishes, find a colour that complements your home.
- Glazing Selections: Select single, double, or secondary glazing to meet energy efficiency and noise reduction requirements.
What Makes Our Timber Sash Windows Unique?
Ventrolla’s timber sash windows are distinguished by premium materials and innovative features. Our patented perimeter sealing system minimises drafts and improves thermal efficiency, while custom designs replicate period styles. From FSC-certified hardwoods to Accoya® timbers, every component is selected to enhance the beauty and performance of your windows.
Our Process
Consultation
The Ventrolla journey begins with a discussion with a member of our team and/or a detailed home or site design survey, to explore your ideas & devise a bespoke plan of action.
Estimate
Once our team have finalised the plans, we will provide a comprehensive estimate for your works. Enquiry to estimate typically takes between 5 and 10 working days.
Design
Ventrolla fuse traditional skills with modern technology. If you require new joinery, creating your unique product begins in our UK-based manufacturing facility, and takes between 6 and 10 weeks.
Installation
The utmost care is taken to deliver quality products and renovation works that exceed our customers’ expectations. Varying from area to area, Ventrolla lead times depend on how busy we are, and the work required. On average, our installation team will be on site between 6 to 18 weeks from the date your order is placed. We will advise guide installation dates when you place your order.
Aftercare
Our customers come back time and time again – when they move or if they’ve phased their works – all thanks to our exceptional customer service and after care. In the unlikely event that your Ventrolla products require expert attention, we’re always on hand.
Guarantee
Renowned for delivering outstanding quality, all our work comes with a minimum 5-year guarantee (subject to terms), for absolute peace of mind.
- Window Furniture
- Energy Efficiency
- Maintenance
- Styles
- Specifications
Window Furniture
Exquisite timber sash window ironmongery hand forged using traditional skills
Compromising on quality simply isn’t an option at Ventrolla, which is why we source our sash window furniture from the very best that the industry has to offer.
Retaining the character of your new sash windows in every aspect, our classic collection of fittings includes quality sash locks, sash lifts, sash stops, D Handles, travel restrictors, tilt knobs, and pole eyes. With a diverse range of finishes, from polished brass sash lifts to antique brass Brighton catches, and chrome plate ring sash eyes to satin nickel sash restrictors, breathing new life back into your heritage home is easy with Ventrolla.
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency of Timber Sash Windows
Timber is a naturally insulating construction material, offering superior thermal insulation where it’s needed most. Adept at keeping buildings warm and cosy whilst eliminating draughts and rattles for good, combined with efficient double glazing, secondary glazing, or single glazing, you can combat rising fuel bills and improve energy efficiency across the board with a high- Performance Ventrolla installation.
Once we receive your final payment, our handy ‘Care Pack’ will be sent to you or your client which includes energy improvement certificates for absolute peace of mind.
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Maintenance
How do you clean timber sash windows?
Low levels of basic maintenance and cleaning are essential to prolonging the life of new timber sash windows. Requiring a fresh coat of paint every 6-8 years and a quick clean every 6 months, periodic timber window maintenance doesn’t need to be time-consuming.
Once we receive your final payment, our ‘Care Pack’ will be sent to you or your client which includes handy Maintenance Instructions to keep new timber windows looking their best for longer.
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Styles
Timber sash window styles
- Single Hung
- Double Hung
- Sliding
- Picture
- Bay
Specifications
Specs
Colours
Finish
Material
Shape
Length
Width
Height
Warranty Description
CAWS
Timber Sash Windows
Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze
Brown, Copper, Cream, Gold
Green, Clear, Grey, Ivory
Orange, Pink, Purple, Silver, Red
Turquoise, Yellow, White, Other
Painted
Timber
Circle, Crescent, Diamond, Elliptical
Hexagon, Kite, Octagon, Oval
Parallelogram, Pentagon, Rhombus, Rectangle
Square, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Triangle, Other
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
5 years
L10/10 Wood windows
L10/210 Wood windows
Frequently Asked Questions
I live in a listed building / conservation area / AONB - can you work on my property?
Quite simply, yes, we can! We have completed lots of work over the years on listed properties and those within conservation areas and Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Working closely with local conservation and planning officers, English Heritage, Historic England, Historic Scotland, and Cadw, you can trust in Ventrolla to reinstate and sustain unique architectural features whilst simultaneously heightening historical value too.
Will new windows cut down on outside noise?
Our secondary glazing system and the Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System (draught-proofing) have been independently tested and proven to significantly reduce sound intrusion.
Do you offer an installation guarantee?
Yes, our work is guaranteed for 5 years.
What is the average cost of renovating a window?
It all depends on how much work each window needs. For a more accurate estimate, please call us on 0800 0277 454 to arrange a free, no-obligation survey.
How long will my window renovation take?
The time taken will vary depending on the result e.g., your survey and the work we identify is needed. Typically, we work to a one-window-per-day time scale, although this can be adjusted, if necessary, to suit your requirements or our schedule.
Varying from installation to installation, our average timescale targets are
- Enquiry to quote: 5-10 days
- Quote to order: 30 days
- Order to installation: 10-16 weeks
Do sash windows add value to a house?
Sash windows are a traditional feature of many period properties, and their style and design can add to the character and charm of the house. They also offer practical benefits, such as good ventilation and easy access for cleaning.
If your property is a period or heritage home, then having sash windows that are in keeping with the style and age of the property can be an important feature that can add value. The quality of the sash windows themselves will also be a factor. igh-quality, energy-efficient sash windows can enhance the value of the property, especially in areas with high energy prices.
Should I double glazed my sash windows?
Double glazing sash windows can offer many benefits, such as improving energy efficiency, reducing outside noise, and enhancing the security of your home, while also providing modern performance. Double glazing, particularly with replacement sash windows and replacement wooden windows, can help to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency, which can result in lower energy bills and a more comfortable home. It can also help to reduce outside noise, which can be particularly beneficial if you live in a busy or noisy area.
Can sash windows be repaired?
Yes, sash windows can be repaired in most cases. Repairing a sash window can be a cost-effective solution, especially if the window has historic or architectural value, or if it’s in good condition overall but needs minor repairs.
Some common repairs for sash windows include replacing broken or damaged glass panes, repairing or replacing sash cords, repairing or replacing the sash hardware, repairing or replacing the sash frame, and weatherstripping or draft-proofing.
Depending on the extent of the damage or wear, it may be more cost-effective to repair a sash window rather than replace it entirely. However, if the window is in poor condition or the damage is extensive, replacement may be the better option.
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