What are Victorian Windows?
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Victorian windows are found on homes built in the Victorian era, between 1837 and 1901. Sash windows featuring a vertical bar running down the centre is the most common style of the period. Some homes had bays with sash windows or fixed panes with a separate casement window at the top. Modern Victorian windows mimic the windows of this era.
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Victorian Window Architecture
There are many different styles within Victorian architecture. But there are some general features associated with windows from this era.
Window Design
Victorian windows were often sash windows with a ‘two over two’ pane design, sash horns and sometimes stained glass. Choose our Elite uPVC sash windows with horns as standard, or add horns to timber sash windows. Or customise uPVC casement windows with mock horns and window bars to imitate traditional style.
Window Bars
The glass panes on casement and sash Victorian style windows are typically divided by a single vertical bar. In the past these would have been astragal or “cottage” bars on the outside of the pane. Modern windows have this option or an internal “Georgian” bar that sits in between the panes of double glazing.
Shape
The Victorian era blended a range of architectural styles, from the pointed window arches of the Gothic era to the more contemporary protruding bay windows. This is why you’ll often see Victorian windows in a range of shapes, including rectangular, square, semicircular, arched, and bay.
Stained Glass
Stained glass was often used during Victorian times to add extra detailing to windows. Imitate Victorian design with our range of coloured and decorative glass, or create your own unique designs with the help of our skilled artisans.
Shutters
Wooden shutters were used in Victorian times for extra draught-proofing, to help block out sunlight, enhance privacy and add protection from burglars. Today, shutters add a stylish design feature to the interior of your home.
Victorian Window Energy Efficiency
Replacement Victorian-style windows offer a more energy-efficient solution than classic Victorian windows.
Victorian Windows Weatherproofing and Durability
Traditional Victorian properties still often have single glazed wooden windows. Single glazed windows let more heat can escape, leading to higher energy bills than with double glazing. Old wooden frames are often in poor condition with, rot, gaps or loose panes. New double glazed Victorian style windows are much more efficient and have a greater lifespan. Our double glazed uPVC windows carry a 10-year guarantee.
Common Questions about Victorian Windows
When it comes to cleaning your Victorian windows, take care to look after the glass and the frames. Clean the inside of your windows with a glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth. To clean the outside, mix dishwashing liquid with water. You can use a sponge or a microfibre cloth.
Yes, you can add double glazed windows to your Victorian home. At Anglian, our wooden sash windows and wooden bay windows – as well as our uPVC Victorian-style windows – can be fitted with double glazing.
Yes, you can replace windows on a Victorian house. The main thing to consider is that your new windows are in keeping with the period and style of your home. If you’re in a conservation area, you might need permission before replacing your windows. At Anglian, we offer Victorian style windows, including sash, bay and casement windows.
Victorian homes often have original stone sills on top of solid brick walls, which are then plastered and decorated on the inside. It may be that someone replaced the sill with newer bricks if a window was replaced. However some homes have render on the outside and plaster inside, so it isn’t always easy to know how a home is constructed under a window. In any case, it is advisable to get your home professionally checked to be sure of its construction. Before we carry out any work on your home, we send a surveyor to assess work that needs to be done to fit your new windows.
For effective insulation for your Victorian sash window replacement, choose double glazing. This will trap heat inside your home. If double-glazing isn’t possible, consider secondary glazing. This can help boost window insulation and thermal efficiency.
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