Thoughts On Who Invented The Sash Window And What Is Its Roots

To find out who invented the sash window and what is its origins one must go back to the 1600s. A certain person by the name of Robert Hooke experimented with different types of wood and glass panes and came up with a masterful solution namely the sash window. This style is still used today with a few changes here and there, but essentially the sash window is still as popular as it was in those days.

Hooke was a scientist, great architect, a clock maker and land surveyor. He was the first person to coin the phrase “cell” within a living organism. He worked on a myriad of projects throughout his life. He did all the land surveying after the Great Fire of London in 1666. He also designed many well known buildings in London.

Hooke also played a pivotal role in bringing about the watch, as he invented the balance spring that could be later used in the construction of watches all around the world. If that was not all, he also studied the properties of glass and thus worked on producing a different type of window than the ordinary window of that time.

In 1670, the first sash windows were installed in some stately homes around London. In those days, the frames were only made of wood that did tend to rot and corrode as time marched on. They also had one pane of glass as double glaze and triple glaze was not invented yet. The famous Ham House in London was also fitted with Hooke’s sash windows.

Today sash windows are mass-produced and made from lightweight materials such as hard or soft wood if you want a more traditional look in your home. There are also vinyl frames as well as fiberglass frames that are both said to be more durable as they do not corrode weather like wood tends to do. Fiberglass is mainly used because it contracts and expands with the glass panes which also make them last much longer. These materials give the home more insulation in harsh weather.

We can also find triple, double and single glazing in today’s sash windows which is also said to save us more energy. The air spaces between the glass panes keep out moist air during the winter months, which means lower electricity bills. More glass panels in your window frames will also contain noise levels if you should live on a busy street.

There must be more interesting anecdotes regarding who invented the sash window and what is its origins, but those can stay for another day. What we should be considering however, is when we are going to switch to sash windows for its many benefits.

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