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Timber Sliding Sash Windows

Excellent weather ratings | Energy Effecient | Range of Styles

A Blend of Tradition and Performance

Timber Sliding Sash Windows

Shaws’ Timber Sliding Sash Windows are designed to deliver the timeless beauty of traditional sash windows with the advantages of modern technology.

Featuring smooth operation and high energy efficiency, these windows come with spiral balance or cords & weights mechanisms.

All windows are internally glazed for enhanced security, equipped with double weatherstrips for superior insulation, and offer high-performance glazing options, including triple glazing.

Customisable Design

Tailor your windows with bespoke sash divides, glazing options, and custom finishes. Choose from a wide selection of handles, fasteners, and ring lifts, all available in various styles and finishes to match your aesthetic.

Energy Efficiency and Security

Our Timber Sliding Sash Windows are rigorously tested to meet PAS24:2016 standards and offer excellent thermal performance. They feature secure locking systems and the option for child safety features like the Angel Ventlock. With A+ energy ratings available, these windows are designed to keep your home warm and secure.

Sustainable Timber

Crafted from 100% FSC® certified timber, you can select from softwood (Redwood Scandinavian Pine) or hardwood (Dark Red Meranti). These materials are engineered for strength, durability, and a stunning natural finish, making them a sustainable and reliable choice for any home.

Timber Sliding Sash Window Range

The Timber Sliding Sash Window Range offers a variety of designs to suit both contemporary and traditional homes.

Each window is available with either cords & weights or spiral balance mechanisms, ensuring smooth operation and a classic aesthetic. Customization options include bespoke sash divides, horn detail, and a wide selection of glazing options, including triple glazing. With a range of handles, finishes, and high-performance security features, this window range combines traditional charm with modern functionality, offering the perfect solution for any property.

Contemporary Sliding Sash Windows

Traditional Sliding Sash Windows

Heritage Sliding Sash Windows

Contemporary Sliding Sash Windows

Contemporary Sliding Sash Windows are ideal for modern new build homes. Available in both cords and weights or spiral balance designs, these windows feature sleek pencil round mouldings and bars, along with contemporary horn detail on the top sash. For added safety, they come with a Ventlock system, providing child protection without compromising style.

Product Options

Horn detail to both top and bottom sashes.
No horns to sashes.
Bespoke sash divides.
Triple or acoustic glazing.
Easy clean facility on cords and weights designs.
Angel Ventlock & strikeplate to restrict sash opening for child safety.
Trickle ventilation.
Secured by Design enhanced security specification.

Product Specification

Uw Value Range

0.8-1.7 W/m²K

Acoustic Range

31-45dB

Glazing Type

Double Glazing or Triple Glazing

Mouldings

Internal & External Pencil Round Mouldings.

Bars

16mm / 25mm / 35mm / 60mm Pencil Round Bars

Profiles

168mm / 192mm

G-Value Range

0.50-0.65

Air Permeability

600 PA (CLASS 3)

Water Tightness

250 PA (CLASS 6A)

Wind Load Resistance

2000 PA (CLASS 5C)

Exposure Category

2000 PA

Air Leakage

0.8M³ per hour

Traditional Sliding Sash Windows

Traditional Sliding Sash Windows are perfect for both new builds and replacement projects. Available in cords and weights or spiral balance designs, these windows feature classic ovolo and putty bead mouldings and bars, along with decorative horn detail.

For added safety, the windows include the Angel Ventlock system, offering child protection without sacrificing the traditional aesthetic.

Product Options

Cords & weights or spiral balance design
Horn detail to both top and bottom sashes
No horns to sashes
Bespoke sash divides
Triple or acoustic glazing
Easy clean facility on cords and weights designs
Ventlock & strikeplate to restrict sash opening for child safety
Trickle ventilation
Secured by Design enhanced security specification.
Bottom sash rail options of 100mm for replicating existing windows.

Product Specification

Uw Value Range

0.8-1.7 W/m²K

Acoustic Range

31-45dB

Glazing Type

Double Glazing or Triple Glazing

Mouldings

Internal ovolo mouldings with external putty bead design

Bars

16mm lambs tongue, 25mm / 35mm & 48mm ovolo bars

Profile

168mm / 192mm

G-Value Range

0.50 - 0.65

Air Permeability

600 PA

Water Tightness

400 PA

Wind Load Resistance

2400 PA

Exposure Category

2000 Special

Air Leakage

0.2m³ p/h

Heritage Sliding Sash Windows

Heritage Sliding Sash Windows are perfect for listed buildings and properties in conservation areas. These timber windows feature lambs tongue and putty bead mouldings, along with decorative horn detail, maintaining historical accuracy.

They come with a Heritage Ventlock for child safety and have slim frame sections for an authentic appearance. With a market-leading frame depth of just 140mm, these windows blend traditional aesthetics with modern performance, ensuring both style and safety in sensitive projects.

Product Options

Cords & weights or spiral balance design
Horn detail to both top and bottom sashes.
No horns to sashes.
Bespoke sash divides.
Easy clean facility on cords and weights designs.
Trickle ventilation.
Bottom sash rail options of 100mm for replicating existing windows.

Product Specification

Uw Range

1.3 W/m²K - 4.7 W/m²K

Acoustic Range

29-31dB

Glazing Type

14mm SlimLine Double Glazing or 4mm Single Glazing

Mouldings

Internal lambs tongue mouldings with external putty bead design.

Bars

16mm / 25mm / 35mm / 48mm lambs tongue bar

Profile

140mm

G-Value Range

0.50 - 0.65

Air Permeability

600 PA

Water Tightness

400 PA

Wind Load Resistance

2400 PA

Exposure Category

2000 Special

Air Leakage

0.2m³ p/h

Timber Sliding Sash Windows

Product Key Features & Upgrades

Our Timber Sliding Sash Windows offer a range of key features designed to enhance both functionality and aesthetics.

These include secure locking systems, child safety options like Angel Ventlock, and high-performance glazing with the option for triple glazing. Customisable features such as bespoke sash divides, handles, fasteners, and a variety of finishes allow you to tailor the design to your home.

The windows are also crafted from 100% FSC® certified timber, offering sustainability, durability, and superior thermal performance.

Additional Features

Bespoke

Bespoke opening sizes and window designs allowing for like for like replacement and the flexibility to design a new home without restriction.

Shaped

Shaped heads including curved, arched and gothic designs.

100% FSC

Available in 100% FSC accredited engineered defect free timber.

Part Q

Rigorously tested to the latest PAS24:2016 Enhanced Security Performance requirements

SBD

Secured By Design and 3rd party certified through EXOVA BM Trada to PAS24:2016

Timber

Softwood (Redwood Scandinavian Pine) or hardwood (Dark Red Meranti).

Regs

Fully compliant with current UK building regulations.

Security

Internally glazed as standard for improved security.

Weather

Fully weather sealed offering excellent thermal and weather performance.

Cills

25mm, 47mm, 62mm, 87mm, 114mm and 140mm projecting cill extensions.

Design

Parting beads and staff beads(baton rods) are all constructed from timber to retain classic timber sash window qualities.

Weights

For Cords & Weights style sash windows weights are supplied loose.

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A variety of designs to suit both contemporary and traditional homes

Our Timber Sliding Sash Windows are available in a range of styles to match any home, whether you’re aiming for a modern or traditional look. With options like sleek, minimalist mouldings for contemporary properties or classic ovolo and putty bead designs for heritage homes.

Timber Options

Engineered Multi-Layered Softwood or Hardwood

Our Timber Sliding Sash Windows are made exclusively from FSC® 100% certified timber, ensuring sustainability from well-managed sources. You can choose from durable softwood (Redwood Scandinavian Pine) or robust hardwood (Dark Red Meranti).

Each window is crafted using engineered timber, adding significant strength and stability to the frames while offering excellent long-term performance.

Colour Options

Looking to add some colour?

Our coatings offer the flexibility to match your windows perfectly to both the exterior and interior of your home. Whether you prefer a painted, stained, framed, or dual colour finish, you can choose from any RAL, BS, or NCS opaque paint colours, ranging from soft neutrals to vibrant bolds.

This ensures you have complete control over the look and feel of your windows, allowing you to seamlessly blend them with your property’s overall design.

Hardware

Our range of hardware for Timber Sliding Sash Windows offers a variety of styles to perfectly complement the aesthetic of your home. Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary look, we provide a range of options that not only enhance the appearance of your windows but also ensure ease of use and security.