Casement windows in Chelsea

The housing in Chelsea is largely Georgian and Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and mews houses. Where a conservation area expects slim traditional joinery, a flush casement with putty-style beads looks closer to the original than a standard storm casement.

Rear extensions and back additions on Victorian terraces often suit casements, and choosing a flush or storm style lets you balance a traditional look against budget. In upper-floor flats, we recommend restrictors and easy-clean hinges so outward-opening casements can be cleaned safely from inside without leaning out of the window.

Most of Chelsea lies inside conservation areas, and a fair number of houses are listed, so we look at planning before we talk about products. Where replacing the sashes is not an option, slim secondary glazing gives real gains in warmth and quiet, especially for rooms facing the Embankment or the King's Road. Parking is tight, so we sort out bay suspensions and loading in advance.

Casement windows are hinged at the side or top and open outwards, making them the most common window style in British homes. We make them to measure in uPVC and aluminium, and they suit almost any property, from terraces and semis to flats and modern houses.

• Opens wide for ventilation and cleaning
• Escape hinges available for upper floors
• Made to measure in our own factory

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