Weights and cords windows, also known as traditional sash windows, operate using counterbalanced weights connected by sash cords hidden within the frame. This classic mechanism allows the window to glide smoothly up and down, holding any position without the need for friction stays or modern hardware. Favoured for their heritage charm and timeless proportions, weights and cords windows perform beautifully when built with quality materials and can be easily serviced or restored over time. They are ideal for period homes, heritage projects or any build seeking authenticity with refined craftsmanship.

Empty white wooden window frame with no glass, standing against a dark paneled wall.
Unassembled white window frame leaning against a beige wall with a small potted plant nearby and an industrial vent pipe on the ceiling.
Three wooden window frames leaning against a dark, diagonal-paneled wall. Two are painted white, and one has a natural wood finish. The frames do not have glass in them.
Unassembled white window frame standing on concrete surface against a dark wall.
Close-up of a wooden chair frame with vertical and horizontal pieces, showing a notched joint, in a woodworking shop.
Close-up of a wooden corner joint with visible nail holes, in a woodworking shop with tools and wood in the background.
Close-up of a wooden furniture piece under construction in a workshop, with visible slots and joints, and blurred woodworking tools and equipment in the background.
Stacked wooden door frames in a woodworking shop.
Close-up of a wooden frame with a slot and notch, likely part of furniture construction, in a workshop.
Several wooden furniture frames in a woodworking shop.
Stacked wooden frames in a workshop.
Close-up view of a wooden piece with precise cut-outs, likely part of furniture construction, inside a workshop with industrial elements in the background.
Close-up of a wooden frame with multiple oval cutouts in a workshop.
Close-up of a wooden piece with vertical grooves, part of a furniture or cabinetry project in a workshop.
A wooden picture frame standing upright in a woodworking shop.
Close-up of stacked wooden pieces, showing the detailed grain and construction.
A man using a nail gun on a piece of wood in a workshop.
Close-up of unfinished wooden furniture with two elongated oval cutouts and a wooden support.