Sash Windows For Hampshire Homes

Hampshire’s architecture is not uniform. Brick-built townhouses, tile-hung elevations, flint walls, and timber-framed cottages all require different window treatments. In many cases, the defining details lie in subtle elements such as glazing bar thickness, frame depth, and the relationship between glass and timber.

Tailored Wood focuses on these details. Our joinery is designed with careful attention to:

• The proportion of glazing bars relative to pane size
• The depth and profile of frames within masonry openings
• The balance between opening sections and fixed elements

Where thermal performance needs to be improved, we integrate slim heritage double glazing, typically 10 to 14mm thick, into traditional solid-through glazing bar designs. This allows improved insulation while maintaining the fine detailing associated with period windows.

Window design in conservation areas is often governed by strict guidelines. Local authorities expect replacements to preserve the visual integrity of buildings, which typically means retaining original proportions, materials, and detailing.

Tailored Wood works within these frameworks, producing timber windows that meet both aesthetic and regulatory expectations. We regularly provide:

• Joinery drawings for planning review
• Guidance on acceptable glazing specifications
• Advice on maintaining traditional construction methods

Glazing options are carefully selected depending on the level of restriction. These may include:

• Single glazing, 3 to 4mm, for buildings where alteration is not permitted
• Slimline double glazing, offering improved thermal performance with minimal visual impact
• Vacuum glazing, 6 to 8mm thick with U-Values around 0.7, used where maximum efficiency is required but frame dimensions must remain unchanged
• Listed Buildings and Traditional Joinery Methods

For listed buildings, window replacement often requires an exact understanding of traditional joinery. This goes beyond appearance and extends to how the window is constructed and operates.

Tailored Wood manufactures traditional box sash windows, complete with weight and pulley systems, as well as period-correct casement designs. We also undertake box frame restoration, retaining original elements where possible and upgrading performance through subtle interventions such as draught proofing.

This approach ensures that the building’s historic fabric is respected while still addressing practical concerns such as heat loss and usability.

Properties in southern Hampshire, particularly around Southampton and the Solent, are subject to more demanding environmental conditions. Moisture, salt air, and exposure all influence how timber windows perform over time.

Tailored Wood addresses this through careful material selection and finishing systems. Timber species are chosen for stability and resistance to movement, while protective coatings are applied to extend service life.

Window designs may also be adjusted to suit these environments, ensuring that performance is considered alongside appearance.

Tailored Wood does not produce standard window ranges. Each project is treated as a one-off, with designs developed specifically for the building in question.

This process includes:

• Detailed site surveys
• Assessment of existing joinery
• Design development based on architectural context
• In-house manufacturing
• Installation carried out with precision and care

By keeping the entire process under one roof, we ensure that design intent is carried through to the finished product.

Our team works throughout Hampshire, including Winchester, Southampton, Basingstoke, Fareham, Alton, and Petersfield, as well as surrounding villages and rural areas.

This regional experience allows us to adapt our approach depending on location, whether working within historic town centres, countryside settings, or coastal environments.

• Bespoke timber windows designed for individual properties
• Strong understanding of Hampshire’s varied architectural styles
• Experience working within conservation and listed building constraints
• Technical knowledge of glazing systems and joinery methods
• Ability to replicate traditional detailing with precision
• Box sash window manufacture and restoration expertise
• Draught proofing integrated into traditional designs
• Durable timber selection suited to different environments
• Full in-house design and manufacturing process