What are Georgian Windows?
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The Georgian era, 1714 to 1837, had distinct architecture with symmetry and grandeur. The main feature of Georgian windows was astragal bars holding together multiple panes of glass of equal size. Most common were sash windows with six panes per sash. Casement windows were not uncommon, often side hung casements with nine panes or six panes.
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Georgian Window Architecture
Internal Bars
We call these internal bars Georgian bars. They sit between the two panes of glass of a sealed double glazed unit. They create the illusion of traditional external bars and mimic the designs in Georgian windows . This also makes the window easier to clean.
Astragal Bars
We call astragal bars Cottage bars. In the past they held individual panes of glass, but modern cottage bars are external bars fitted over a single glass pane with internal black inserts. This creates the illusion of the individual panes on traditional Georgian windows.
Shaped Windows
Georgian windows often featured a curved top, particularly on grander homes. Top lights above doors were also curved. These curved features often had a Regency sunburst design. Our shaped windows are only available with internal Georgian bars.
Shutters
Shutters were commonly used throughout the 18th century and up to 1840 to add extra draught-proofing, privacy, and security. Adding shutters to your windows adds a statement design feature to the inside of your home too.
Georgian Window Energy Efficiency
By upgrading your home’s windows to modern Georgian style windows, you can boost its energy efficiency.
Georgian Window Weatherproofing and Durability
Installing modern Georgian style windows into your home increases both weatherproofing and durability. This is especially the case where older wooden windows may have cracked or have damaged frames. Old timber windows are prone to warping too. Whilst you may consider a short-term fix, replacing all your windows is usually a better option and will save you money in the long run.
Well-manufactured double-glazed windows can last between 20 and 25 years.
Common Questions about Georgian Windows
You need to take care with both the windows and the frames when you clean your Georgian windows. On the inside, use a glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth. On the outside, use dishwashing liquid mixed with water and clean with a sponge. Pay particular attention to the bars on the outside of the window.
A Georgian window bar is a bar that’s placed on either the inside or outside of the window. It gives the appearance of several separate panes of glass rather than one. You have two main options, either Georgian bars or Cottage astragal bars. In the past Georgian window bars held several separate panes in place, and when these lose their seal you can often hear the loose pane rattling in the wind.
Integral blinds are not possible with Georgian windows. This is largely because the there are already glazing bars in between the panes of a double glazed unit.
As the country moved from the Georgian to the Victorian era, there were significant developments in glass design. The classic Georgian sash window design with its separate panes of glass began to change. During the Georgian era, sash windows were the most common type of window, with separate panes of glass (six, nine or 12) and bars holding them in place. Victorian windows feature larger glass panels, often in a two-over-two configuration. Victorian windows are often more ornate, with stained glass designs being a popular feature.
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