The Sash Window Man

The Sash Window Man is a family owned business based in Brighton, Sussex. We have been restoring and replacing timber box sash windows since 1998 and we have offices in Brighton and London to cover the whole of Sussex and London. Our facilities also include a joinery and a paint & glazing workshop. All our highly skilled craftsmen are directly employed by us - we don't use contractors - and they always work carefully and considerately in people's homes. They also believe in upholding the company philosophy of ‘restoration wherever possible‘.

Noise can be a big problem, particularly if you live near railway lines, under flight paths or near busy roads. If you are suffering from sleepless nights, lack of concentration or stress caused by persistent noise, then you may be surprised to learn that there is a relatively simple solution to the problem. Sound proofing your sash windows using acoustic glass is one of the most effective ways to reduce external noise. In fact, installing sound proof windows has been found to reduce noise by up to half.

At The Sash Window Man, we pride ourselves on a sympathetic and considerate approach to the restoration of box sash windows. The sash windows in period properties are very important to the overall look and feel of the building. If the windows have fallen into disrepair the property can look shoddy. Furthermore, failure to repair rotten sash windows can lead to additional and more serious problems caused by penetrating water. Sometimes the original sash windows may have been replaced with modern windows that are not in keeping with the style and era of the building.

We are experts in unsticking painted shut sash windows, servicing, sound and draft proofing, fixing rattles and making tired, old, neglected sash windows look as good as the day they were first installed. Whatever your sash window problem, we have a solution.

All new sash windows from The Sash Window Man are made using timber from sustainable sources and we can match any moulding or profile to make sure that we replicate, as closely as possible, the original sash windows of any building. We have worked extensively with local authorities and are experts at working in listed buildings and in conservation areas. As all of our work is made to order, we do not have a catalogue but we are always happy to prepare a quote. Contact us today to see how we can help.

Draft-proofing your sash windows is a surprisingly effective way to make your house feel instantly warmer. A typical sash window will allow warm air to leak from your room similar to the way a hole allows water to leak from a hose. Without draft-proofing, it is not uncommon for the air in a room to be changed 3 times an hour. The draft-proofing that we install to your sash windows will not change the look of your windows as it is very discreet and it will make your house warmer.

Are you fed up with the constant stream of intrusive and irritating noise coming through your sash windows? From seagull squawking to noisy traffic, studies have shown that exposure to noise can lead to stress, sleeplessness and poor physical and mental health. Noise can enter your home in all sorts of ways but there is no avoiding the fact that when compared to the wall in which they are fitted the windows of your home are almost certainly the weakest point from an acoustic point of view. The Sash Window Man offers a variety of sound proofing solutions to increase the noise insulation properties of your sash windows.

Having your sash windows double glazed is easily done and provides a neat solution when you need improved performance - to save heat and reduce noise - but you don't want to spoil the character of your house. The dimensions of the existing sash windows are carefully measured and then replicated as closely as possible in our workshops. We take great care to copy all of the existing features, including any decorative horns so that your new sashes will fit in with the existing style of the other houses in your street.