BYGONE COLLECTION PRODUCT RANGE
SYMPHONY COLLECTION
Our premier sash window, for when “only the best” will do. Exclusive deep glazing bar and beads, with Krypton gas units, means symphony is “A rated” , all joints are traditional, vertical butt joints.
HARMONY COLLECTION
Exclusive deep glazing bar and beads, with Krypton gas units, means Harmony is “A rated”. butt jointed bottom rail and sash horns make this range Virtually indistinguishable from original timber windows.
MELODY COLLECTION
Staff bead frame with putty line sashes, “A rated” with the same beautiful furniture and attention to detail, melody is ideal for clients who appreciate quality but have a restricted budget
SPIRAL BALANCED
Torso spring balances and special slide mechanisms allow these windows to slide and tilt inwards for cleaning. They come with the same choices as symphony, harmony and melody.
CAN’T DECIDE?
If you’re having trouble making up your mind. you’ll find this simple comparison table will help compare your choices, so that you select the windows that are right for you.
BYGONE COLLECTION SASH WINDOWS
Wooden Sash Windows
Traditional wooden sash windows, our installers can offer solid timber windows, using oak, hard woods or softwood. Being a natural material, solid timber can twist and move over time. Warped timber destroys any weather performance and sash windows rely upon precision manufacturing and touching brush seals. To avoid any such problems we use high performance laminated or engineered timber. This construction makes a solid, timber section, free from knots with incredible strength properties.
You can have the choice of two Bygone ranges; the traditional timber sash window hung on weights and pulleys or hardwood sash windows hung on spiral metal balances that also allow an easy cleaning option.
We install the very best in high quality timber sash windows, designed and engineered to your exact requirements. Whether you are looking to replace your current timber sash windows, with authentic sash windows which comply with the latest modern energy efficiency standards, or whether you are looking to transform the image of your house, with authentic sash windows, you have come to the right place.
- Beautiful Wooden Sash Windows
- Using the finest Timber Sash Windows Materials
- All Hardwood Sash Windows are guaranteed to last years to come
Our Timber Sash Windows, will give you the traditional quality along with the latest in glazing technologies, to give an impressive result, every time!
Hardwood Sash Windows
If you looking for stunning, highly energy efficient hardwood sash windows, to both enhance the look of your home, and reduce energy bills, then look no further. The Bygone Collection ties together quality with practicality to produce the highest quality new and replacement sash windows for your home.
Our hardwood sash window collection, is manufactured using the highest quality materials, meaning, that even in adverse whether conditions, your windows, will retain their strength, structure and aesthetics for many years to come.
Window Features
The bygone collection, is a superb range of sliding sash windows, even competitors say this product is in a league of its own!
Finishes
Bygone Sash Windows are finished in White as standard but can be provided in any RAL colour and a variety of stained finishes. All Timbers responsibly sourced and treated to prevent fungal deterioration.
Energy Savings Recommended
We are proud to announce that our conventional spring balanced wooden sash windows are now BFRC B rated as standard, Traditional Weights and Pulleys versions are C rated as standard and both are Energy Savings Recommended by the Energy Savings Trust.
Staff Bead Frame Detail
Bygone Sash Windows have a staff bead detail inside and out of the frame to recreate the traditional appearance.
Putty Line & Ovolo Sashes
Bygone Collection Windows are provided with putty line sashes externally and ovolo beading internally to recreate the original timber features.
Deep Bottom Rails
The lower sash of each window is comprised of a deeper bottom rail to give traditional detailing.
Continuous Horn Detail
Bygone have developed integrated horns to the underside of the top sash, vital to achieving a traditional appearance.
Georgian Bars
Surface mounted putty line /ovolo Georgian bars to mimic most designs.
Bespoke Acorn Design Furniture
Branded locking cam catches available in Antique Brass effect, Pewter or Chrome with scroll handles and pole eyes to match. Fully suited pulley wheel covers and tilt latch covers where applicable.
Bespoke Limit Stops
A pair of branded Limit Stops available in Antique brass effect, Chrome or Pewter.
Easy Clean Tilt Facility
Tilt restrictors fitted to all sashes* for easy clean facility. Operated using bespoke acorn design tilt release knobs in fully suited finishes to match window furniture.
*Size Restrictions Apply, not applicable to sash windows with Weights and Pulleys.
Torso Balances
Pre Tensioned Spring balances are the operating centre of wooden sash windows, secured in place by our patented Balance Retaining Clips*.
* Applies to Timber Tilt Sashes only.
Weights & Pulleys.
Optional availability of Traditional Weights and pulleys.
Bygone Timber Window Specifications
Manufacturing Standards
All Bygone Collection Wooden Sash Windows are manufactured in a state of the art factory to exacting standards whilst being assembled and finished by craftsmen to British Standard 644.
Engineered Timber
Unlike many other timber window companies Bygone Collection Wooden Sash Windows are manufactured from 100% FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) ‘Chain of Custody’ European Redwood giving the consumer peace of mind with regards to sustainability.
All of our timber profiles are made from high performance laminated timber to ensure strength and consistency as well as the long term durability that comes from a fully engineered product.
All joints are glued and pinned with corrugated fasteners.
Preservation
Bygone Collection Wooden Sash Windows offer customers a superior range of windows which have significant environmental and durability advantages over traditional vacuum impregnated joinery products.
All timber is Boron Wood Preservative treated which unlike vacuum impregnation is not classified as an environmental hazard as it is naturally occurring and does not bio-accumulate. This treatment provides a 30 year guarantee against rot and fungal attack assuming maintenance and care advice is followed.
Paint Finish & Durability
Due to the Bygone Collections high environmental values, Bygone Collection Wooden Sash Windows are painted using factory applied high performance microporous water based coatings that are guaranteed for 10 years. We are also able to offer stained finishes backed by a 5-year guarantee.
Glass & Glazing
The sealed units are manufactured to EN1279 and carry a 5 year guarantee. The sealed units have a clear 5mm between its edge and the timber of the sash. The glazing shall be 4mm Low Iron: 16mm Argon gas, Thermix spacer bars: 4mm Soft coat Low E en.040.
Beading
Internally beaded to maximize security in Bygone Collection Wooden Sash Windows we offer a ‘puttyline’ effect to the exterior and an attractive ovolo internally.
Cill Options
To match the distinct requirements of your property Bygone Collection Wooden Sash Windows offer flush, standard, sub and extended cill options.
Hardware
All Bygone Wooden Sash Windows are fitted with distinct and unique acorn furniture available in the following colours:-
- Chrome
- Pewter
- Antique Brass
Our spring balanced window will be fitted with Torso Balances guaranteed for 10 years.
Sash Window Frame Styles
To help you visualise what your new sash windows will look like, we’ve listed some of the more popular window designs below to give you some idea of the variety available. The design of the georgian bar layout changes the appearance of windows, so it’s vital to select those that match your current windows or those that existed previously.
Whilst most sash windows are split equally in the height, larger houses often had tall 2/5th 3/5th splits downstairs with 1/3rd 1/3rd splits upstairs, we’ll make whatever you ask for that retains the character of your home.
BYGONE COLLECTION UPVC SASH WINDOWS
Masterframe – The Bygone Collection
Terraced houses or glorious detached homes, the Bygone Collection is designed to harmonise with any building, retaining it’s charm and character.
The Bygone Collection provides you with a wide range of authentic styles, spanning three hundred years of sash window development from early Georgian, to late Victorian.
Our objective has always been to replicate the original look and style of period homes. Authentic looking windows with all of the benefits that the latest technology offers.
Even new build homes will instantly achieve the elegant look, charm and appeal that properties with sash windows are synonymous with.
Cheap Sash Windows – Don’t make the mistake!
Many cheap upvc replacement sash windows spoil the character, charm and feel of homes because they are not balanced. It’s hard to describe but cheap sash windows or inappropriate window styles simply destroy the aesthetics (and value) of properties.
Replacing the entire window, not cutting corners by leaving the old frames in situ, guarantees the character will remain in tact.
With The Bygone Collection from South Lakes Windows Ltd you can be assured that the glass panes will be equal in both sashes giving the same balanced appearance and elegant proportions as the original craftsmen desired.
Sash Window Security
A sash window needs to pass BS7950 before it can be considered secure. The Bygone Collection was the first sash window (of any material) to pass this new British Standard for sash windows in 2006.
Two of the critical areas however are the cam catches and keeps…
Exclusively available to The Bygone Collection, the opposite handed cams (on larger windows) which centralise the sashes in the frame preventing them from being forced to one side of the window, weakens it and allows easier entry.
Solid Keeps are secured with four fixing screws. Two vertically and two horizontally into steel reinforcement to maximise ability to resist shear forces. The majority of keeps on other windows are just screwed to the PVC-U beading, which in testing has proven to take less than 15 seconds to break into!
Peace of mind security
Bygone sash windows give you the peace of mind that only comes from knowing that you, your home and your loved ones are safe, by using the high security features of Bygone sash windows
White Woodgrain Effect Sash Windows
Bygone sash windows are built to withstand punishing conditions. With installations in extreme weather locations such as The Lands End Hotel, Bygone sash windows have been designed to cope with driving rain, howling winds and to prevent water forcing its way into your home.
Scrupulous attention to detail combined with a passion for creating the very best sash windows means that a Bygone sash window has many design advantages. Here are just a few explained…
Authentic Appearance – White Painted Timber effect
Bygone offer an authentic grained effect which creates a stunning painted wood appearance with the low maintenance and longevity of PVC-u.
So convincing is this effect that one planner, building his own home, and standing only a few feet from the window, could not believe that he really was looking at a PVC-u product.
It has been hard to get close to the original white painted timber appearance of original sash windows with modern low maintenance materials. Until now that is!
Unique Design – Surface mounted, bonded Georgian bars
The Georgian bars that create each pane are crucial to the authentic look of a sash window. Only one thing achieves that result – authentically shaped, securely fixed, surface mounted external glazing bars.
Bygone UPVC sash windows have external bonded bars as standard, which add a third dimension to your windows, protruding from the surface of the glass the way the muntin bars did on the originals creating depth, character and shadow lines.
The Bygone Collection uses a patented method of interlocking the Georgian bars together before clamping them to the glass with a Georgi ClipTM. Bygone sash window bars are guaranteed to stay firmly attached – even when they are used to open the windows!
Unique Design – Torso Balances
Balances are an extremely important component of a sash window. They’re the engine, they provide extra assistance to make it easier to open and close heavy sashes.
TORSO balances are guaranteed to open and close for at least fifty thousand cycles, that is three times per day, every day for the next fifty years. That is why we fit them as standard.
Unique Design – Tilt Restrictors
Cleaning Bygone sash windows is safe and easy, these restrictors are fitted as standard. Unlike many other sash windows, the unique dual tilt restrictors on a Bygone window means each sash can be tilted back, at the perfect angle for easy and safe cleaning from the inside of your home.
On exceptionally large windows (too heavy for standard tilt restrictors) we include as standard safety stays. Small tilt restrictors designed to prevent the accidental unlocking of sash windows again another unique Bygone feature.
Why Are Our Sash Windows So Authentic?
Authentic Appearance – Continuous Horns
The victorians introduced horns in the 1850’s to prevent the sash weights from damaging timber window frames as sash windows gained extra weight from the thicker and heavier plate glass.
With cheap upvc sash windows manufacturers are happy to just mimic this important original feature by sticking on “replica” horns. This is one of the many “artificial” details planners find most objectionable.
Not anymore. Bygone sash windows have integrated continuous horns, which are so essential to achieving a truly authentic sash window appearance.
Authentic Appearance – Deep Bottom Rail
Traditionally the bottom rail on the lower sash was far deeper than it’s side members, constructed from 4 or 5 inch timbers the lower rail carried most of the sash weight.
It’s far easier and cheaper for manufacturers to weld sashes without this feature. However this simplistic approach destroys the authentic appearance.
Bygone replacement PVCu sash windows are uniquely constructed with deep bottom rails to maintain this crucial detail, so important in maintaining the look and value of your home.
Unique Design – Traditional Bespoke Cam Catches
Cam catches are a weak part on any sash window and were easily opened by unwelcome visitors. Unable to find strong cam catches, Bygone have specially developed solid locking catches, secured directly into steel reinforcing within the sash.
Uniquely, on larger windows (where two cams are needed), opposite handed cam catches are used. This unique feature prevents the frame being forced to one side to gain entry.
Bygone cam catches even have a nylon insert to prevent metal against metal wear to ensure that cams stay in perfect condition.
Unique Design – Simple, Effective, Limit Stops
Limit stops are devices that prevent a window being opened beyond 100mm initially, particularly important when you have young children to keep safe.
When Limit Stops are requested on a Bygone window we will always fit a pair. Fitting only one would cause the lower sash to twist out of square over time.
UPVC Sash Window Energy Efficiency
By opening both upper and lower sashes the cooler air coming through the window sinks to the floor and forces the lighter, warmer, moisture laden air up towards the ceiling and out through the upper sash opening.
Studies have concluded that the design of sash windows is more than 25% more effective than any other style of window in the same aperture.
Energy efficient and environmentally friendly
We must all conserve the heat we produce, the energy used in doing so, and reverse the rise in CO2 emissions.
The Bygone Collection was the first window of any kind to obtain certification from the Energy Savings Trust.
Endorsed with the Energy Saving Trust certification.
Bygone Windows Sash Windows (C rated) are recommended because they are proven to reduce heat loss by 74%. The B rated option even higher! Helping reduce your heating bills.
According to the Energy Savings Trust 20% of the heat lost from an average home occurs through the windows.
British Fenestration Ratings Council rated
All Bygone C rated energy efficient sash windows have triple chambered sash profiles for superior thermal properties, low iron glass on the outside soft coat Low E glass inside. Combined with argon or krypton gas filled sealed units, energy loss is kept to a minimum.
You can now register your property as having Bygone Sash Windows fitted and then produce a “certificate of authenticity”
A Greener PVC-U
Lead has been needed as a stabiliser in previous UPVC extrusion – An undesirable situation.Rest assured your new Bygone sash windows will be virtually lead free as we now use calcium as an organic substitute.
UPVC SLIDING SASH WINDOWS
Authentic Timber Effect UPVC Sash Windows in Conservation Areas
A replacement window made from modern materials such as UPVC may seem to fly in the face of history, however today more conservation officers and planning inspectors are convinced by Bygone sash windows because of their looks, but also because they can exceed the demands of energy efficiency, security and recycleability.
When most hear the words “UPVC” they instinctively think of the thousands of casement windows that were installed in the early 1980’s when double glazing first became popular. This has damaged the charm and character of many buildings.
“The Bygone collection appears to replicate a traditional sash window very closely. The effect is so convincing that it is difficult to differentiate between the two (timber original) even at close quarters.”
Inspector from the office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
So authentic is the effect that a senior planner standing just feet away from a Bygone sash window actually said, “I don’t want timber – I want a UPVC sash window”, he couldn’t believe his eyes seeing our white acrylic timber finish!
On occasion timber sash windows are the only accepted replacement material. The Bygone Collection can provide these too with enhanced thermal efficiency and greater security than the original sashes.
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LISTED BUILDINGS
The Grades in England are I, II* and II. The buildings are graded to show their relative architectural or historic interest:
- Grade I buildings are of an exceptional historic architectural interest
- Grade II* are particularly important buildings of more than a special interest
- Grade II are of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them
- Article 4 (2) Direction can be introduced by the local planning authority and it is to encourage the retention of the high quality features of buildings in the Conservation Area. Planning permission will be required for a number of changes including windows and doors.
- Article 4 (1) Direction can be introduced by the local planning authority but requires to be approved by the government. Planning permission will be required for a number of changes including windows and doors.
Listing currently protects approximately 500,000 buildings, of which the majority – over 90% – are Grade II. Grade I and II* buildings may be eligible for English Heritage grants for urgent major repairs. You are extremely unlikely to get any form of grant for a Grade II listed building.
Listed Building Consent
Anyone who wants to demolish a listed building, or to alter or extend one in any way that affects its character, must obtain “listed building consent” from the local planning authority. It is an offence to demolish, alter or extend a listed building without listed building consent.
Appeals
If an application for listed building consent is refused, or granted subject to conditions, the applicant has the right to appeal to the Secretary of State. The procedure for appealing is virtually identical to the procedure for appealing against a refusal of planning permission. The applicant can include, as one of the grounds of appeal, an argument that the building is not of a special architectural or historic interest and ought not to be listed.
VAT
Some listed building enjoy a more favourable position on the payment of VAT on works than unlisted buildings. Alterations to non business listed buildings are not subject to VAT as long as work is carried out by a VAT registered builder and with listed building consent. This relief only applies to qualifying listed buildings carried out with the appropriate consent.
LISTED BUILDING & CONSERVATION AREA CASE STUDIES…
Article 4 directive.
The council had an eyesore of a building. Some years before owners had installed wholly inappropriate aluminum sash windows into the existing box frames. These ruined the aesthetics of the property and its surrounding neighbourhood.
Masterframe sash windows (PVCu) were however approved as suitable replacements, as they matched the existing timber sash windows. The property in question is photographed here, and hopefully illustrates the authenticity previously described.
Yet this approval does not extend to the remaining sash windows in the same property, consequently part of the home is warm, energy efficient and secure, the remainder isn’t!
PVCu windows in the same building as timber originals…..spot the difference!
Civic Award for restoration, Wigan Council
There are councils who seek to conserve the heritage of an area, one such council is Wigan.
Here they took a run down part of town, and restored it to its former glory. Their brief was to improve the lives of their tenants whilst retaining the character of the neighbourhood. Over the years you can imagine, every type, style and colour of poor plastic, aluminum, and yes even poorly designed timber windows had been fitted, it was a complete mish mash of fenestration.
Seeking to restore the Victorian feel to their properties, they installed over 100 PVCu sash windows with the latest thermal efficient glazing and acoustic glass for the benefit of the home owners on main roads.
Not only were the residents delighted their refurbished homes were energy efficient, secure and wholly in keeping with the Victorian era, Wigan themselves won civic awards for the improvement scheme. As their Senior Technical Officer said;
“We used Masterframe Windows as they are better value than hardwood, but give the same appearance. The windows have a deep bottom rail and glazing bar and a unique continuous horn, which Masterframe clearly spent a lot of time and effort on, making it the best feature on the Vintage collection. It is an excellent product, with very positive feedback from customers”
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World Heritage site, Conwy Castle
When the owners of a Bed & Breakfast considered replacement windows their planners were naturally interested in the proposal especially as the property stands within the walls of Conwy Castle, a World Heritage site in Wales.
Having seen the sample and much careful consideration, they approved the installation of our sash windows.
Once installed, the owners said, “they’re superb, they’re really keeping with the original Victorian style, and we’re amazed with the noise reduction” (as it’s on a busy main road) and their guests noticed “how much warmer the place felt”.
The sash windows in the property on the right retains the traditional feel, in stark contrast to the unauthorized replacement of unsympathetic casements next door (left) which are clearly out of character.
Article 4 (2) listed, Guildford Council
A council objected to 6 Bygone sash windows (PVCu) being installed whilst the work was on site.
The installation company being told to immediately withdraw from site before replacing any other windows. The property was Article 4 directive and the appropriate planning permissions had not been obtained.
Here the council had a ban on PVCu, it was their policy that PVCu was not suitable for conservation areas especially Article 4 directives. Again the owner felt the council’s refusal was unfair and objected to the notice, even though they hadn’t obtained the correct prior consent.
Situated in a Conservation Area, a semi-detached two storey property the owners sought to replace the existing timber sash windows with PVCU grain effect sash windows to front elevation (Article 4 (2) Direction). The council felt the proposed windows did not preserve or enhance the buildings appearance and would detract from the character of the Conservation Area.
The windows proposed, copy the sash styling and consist of modern PVCu double-glazed units furnished with modern float and not traditional glass. The company range is from the ‘Bygone’ range of vertical sliding white wood effect PVCu windows which have been developed to match original timber sash windows.
Clearly the authority was satisfied the owners did in fact care for the appearance as much as they, as they go on to say;
This case is finely balanced in that the applicants have clearly researched the matter and chosen a product that tries to replicate the appearance of timber sash windows. This is recognised and welcomed. However there is no escaping the fact that these windows are not timber and are in fact plastic windows.
The case officer has visited the site on several occasions and is satisfied that in this case a refusal could not be sustained as it will ultimately be difficult to distinguish between timber and PVCu because of the quality of the window type and design proposed.
The article 4 direction provides control over such matters, however the applicant has acknowledged the Conservation Area Status and controls exercised by the article 4(2) direction by choosing a superior plastic window which successfully imitates the timber sash design and on that basis the application should be supported.
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