What are Edwardian Windows?
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Edwardian windows are windows found on homes from the Edwardian era. Following the Victorian era, it spans 1901 to 1910 (sometimes extended to 1914). Edwardian windows are very similar to Victorian windows, but they tend to be a less decorative. They are often sash or casement windows with astragal bars, but designs vary more than in earlier eras.
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Edwardian Window Architecture
Even though the period is relatively short, there is quite a bit of variation within Edwardian architecture. The same is true of Edwardian windows, with several different designs, particularly in bay windows. You also find glass panes are larger due to technological advances and cheaper glass.
Window Design
Many Edwardian sash windows feature a central vertical glazing bar creating a “two over two” panel design. Some have a clear bottom pane but a top pane divided into four or six by astragal bars. Edwardian bay windows often have long fixed casements with a smaller top hung casement in the top third divided by four or six bars.
Window Bars
Historically the glass panes on casement and sash Edwardian windows were astragal or “cottage” bars that held multiple panes in place. To imitate this, our uPVC and wooden casement or sash Edwardian style windows can be fitted with cottage bars or Georgian bars. Cottage bars sit over the glass, while Georgian bars are fixed inside the sealed unit.
Decorative Options
Some Edwardian windows used leaded glass and stained glass to create different effects. Our Edwardian style windows can be customised to match original leaded designs and our skilled artisans can create coloured glass designs for you as well.
Edwardian shutters
You’d often see wooden shutters in Edwardian times. They were a great choice for extra draught-proofing, security, and privacy. You can add shutters to your Edwardian-style windows today to make a statement on the inside of your home.
Edwardian Window Energy Efficiency
Consider Edwardian style windows featuring double or triple-glazing. It’s a more energy and thermal efficient solution for your home.
Edwardian Windows Weatherproofing and Durability
Timber frames and single glazing makes original Edwardian windows prone to draughts, warping, and condensation. Airtight seals, weatherproof finishes and strong weather seals make our double glazed Edwardian windows superb at keeping out the elements and keeping in the heat. Anglian Edwardian style windows can last a long time, depending on material and location .
Common Questions about Edwardian Windows
Edwardian and Victorian windows can be quite similar in design, with a standard sash window divided into four panes by a central vertical window bar. However, some Edwardian sash windows feature a top sash divided into four or six panes and a plain bottom sash. Bay windows were also more common in Edwardian architecture than Victorian. A good way to spot an Edwardian bay is sections having one long fixed window pane and a smaller top hung casement window above featuring a leaded design or a four or six pane bar design.
Traditionally, sash windows during both the Edwardian and Victorian eras had a standard size of 4 feet (1.2m). However, you do often see larger window panes in Edwardian windows, thanks to advances in technology, glass becoming cheaper and a larger middle class being able to afford larger windows. Today, you can get made-to-measure Edwardian style windows in any size to fit with the size and style of your home.
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