Edwardian
sash
windows.
The transitional Edwardian sash — typically six-over-two — pairs Georgian-style upper glazing with a Victorian-style large lower pane. Defining detail of London early-20th-century semis.
A transitional period
between two styles.
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01
Six-over-two
Three-by-two glazing in upper, single pane below.
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02
Margin lights
Often a coloured stained-glass border in the upper sash.
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03
Lambs-tongue horns
Distinctly more pronounced than late Victorian.
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04
Slimmer bars
Edwardian glazing bars start to thin out — 18mm common.
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05
Bay windows
Canted and square bays both common in Edwardian semis.
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06
Tile-hung gables
Often paired with a sash window directly below the gable line.
Two halves,
two characters.
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01
Upper sash
Six panes, optional stained-glass margin.
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02
Lower sash
Single pane, maximum light transmission.
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03
Horns
Lambs-tongue, pronounced drop.
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04
Glazing bar
18 — 22mm period profile.
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05
Cill
Sapele drip cill, 18° fall.
Common questions about
edwardian.
It is the most common, but four-over-one, six-over-one and three-over-three all appear in the period. We copy whatever you have.
Yes — we work with two London glass studios for both restoration and bespoke margin lights matched to existing.
1.4 W/m²K standard with our slim-line double glazing — same as Georgian and Victorian.
Free survey,
fixed quote.
Tell us about the property and we will come back within one working day with a window count, indicative price and the next available survey slot.
London NW10 7XF
+ M25 corridor