Metal casement windows may not be a phrase you have heard of or an item that you are familiar with. We have all heard of Velux windows, double glazing and sash windows but metal casement windows? What are they? Well let’s look into it.
The chances are you have probably come across metal casement windows without even realising. If you have ever had a day out to the glorious UK countryside and wandered into one of the many heritage properties throughout the country, you will have seen examples of these types of windows. It is thought that a vast majority of the windows produced throughout the 14th to the 17th centuries were made using this method. The 14th century to the 17th century covers the time period from the Tudor era through to the Stuart era. A lot of us have probably studied Tudor history at some point during our school lives and metal casement windows are synonymous with the buildings throughout those eras. We are fortunate to still be able to see examples of this early work on buildings that have been preserved and are still standing to today. These metal casement windows would be used on many religious buildings and grand country manors as back in those times they were viewed as a status symbol and reserved for use on the homes and buildings of the upper classes of society, namely the nobles or the papal class.
As we have mentioned there is a lot of this early work still around today and with the abundance of choice out there when it comes to windows, whether renovating homes or replacing windows, many people have decided to incorporate metal casement windows into their properties. Whether you have metal casement windows that need some restoration and bringing back to life or you are deciding to have them installed, as with many things in life maintenance and care is needed so there is a few key things you should know.
Regardless of the metal that is used, whether it is steel, cast iron or wrought iron, a proper maintenance routine is needed. This will ensure that your metal casement windows are in good condition and it will also help to ensure that your metal casement windows last and continue to look their best. Some of the most common problems that can happen with metal casement windows are things such as pain build up, distortion, corrosion and hinge and fitting failures.
As you can see, caring for metal casement windows is not just a case of giving them a quick polish so knowing there is someone you can call for advice on how to keep you metal casement windows at their best or return them to it will be a weight off your mind. Paul Bradbury has years of experience when it comes to restoring metal casement windows, his work speaks for itself. Contact him today to discuss your metal casement windows so you can restore them to their former glory!
