You’ve found your dream period home. The proportions are perfect, the character is undeniable, and those original sash windows catch the light just right. But here’s the question every buyer dreads: what’s really going on behind that fresh coat of paint? At NJS Sash Windows, we’ve spent nearly two decades saving period property buyers from costly…
Preserving the character of one of Britain’s most prestigious villages If you own a period property in Hemingford Abbots, you already know you live somewhere exceptional. Nestled on the southern bank of the River Great Ouse, just three miles east of Huntingdon, this historic village has been continuously occupied since Roman times and…
Written by the NJS Sash Windows Team We’re proud to announce that NJS Sash Windows has been featured in House Beautiful, and Country Living one of the UK’s leading home and interiors publications. The article explored how traditional period homes were cleverly designed to stay cool during warmer months — long before modern…
Sash Window Restoration & Repair Specialists located in Peterborough NJS Sash Windows has offered sash window restoration and repair services in Peterborough and the surrounding areas since 2005. We focus on the restoration of classic timber sash windows in an effort to keep the original character of the client’s home. We believe there…
If you own a period property, you’ve likely stood beneath a draughty sash window and asked yourself the same question: Do I restore my sash window what I have, or bite the bullet and replace the whole thing? It’s a decision that carries significant financial and logistical weight. After two decades in this…
Have you ever wanted to become a professional sash window restoration specialist or learn the traditional skills needed to restore timber windows correctly? After years restoring sash windows on period homes, listed buildings and historic properties, we are opening our workshop to a limited number of people each year who want to learn the…
Few architectural features are as recognisably British as the sash window. Found everywhere from elegant Georgian townhouses to country cottages and Victorian terraces, sash windows have been shaping the character of Britain’s homes for over 300 years. Despite changing fashions, modern materials, and the rise of uPVC, traditional timber sash windows continue to…
Many homeowners don’t realise that traditional sash windows were designed to do much more than simply let light into a room. They were also engineered to improve airflow and help keep homes cooler during the summer months. If your sash windows still open correctly, they can provide an effective form of natural ventilation that…
Traditional Sash Window Specialists Across Cambridgeshire At NJ Sash, we pride ourselves on breathing new life into period properties across Cambridgeshire. From the historic streets of Cambridge city centre to the villages of Ely, Newmarket, and St Ives, our team delivers expert sash window restoration that respects the original craftsmanship while meeting modern…
If you’re asking can sash windows be repaired, the short answer is: Yes — in many cases, traditional timber sash windows can often be restored rather than fully replaced. Since 2005, we’ve found that around 90% of sash windows can often be repaired and brought back to modern working standards without needing…