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Windows general:
Dummy Sashes/Equal Sight Lines
Double glazing & dummy
sashes in windows
Dummy sashes in double glazed windows is an expression that
describes the look of mullioned windows that are fitted with sashes
that are dummies, i.e. the fixed panes that are not meant to open
but 'look' as if they are openers, thus all the visible panes are in
line: "equal sight lines".
What has The Window Man got to say
about dummy sashes and equal sight lines? Well, just a simple couple
of points, and sorry in advance for the against list:
Dummy sashes in double glazed windows, the case for: Hand on
heart I have to agree that they often do look better, if you know
what you are looking for, and realise what the difference is, but to
have or not to have does not bother most people.
Dummy sashes in double glazed windows, the case against:
Compared to say a Saracen five point locking system (or Trojan,
etc.), they could be relatively a little less secure if the dummy
sashes are just fixed to the main frame with a few self-tapping
screws, which can be be the case with some makes.
Dummy sashes in double glazed
windows block quite a bit more light out, and in a room that needs
more light rather than less, they could be a mistake.
Lastly, dummy sashes in double
glazed windows cost more to make both in materials and labour,
irrespective of if the 'double glazing salesman' tells you they are
"free". The idea behind them wanting you to have them is
often the commission on offer from the company for them to sell you
dummy sashes, so as to increase their volume of work.
| This picture shows a
double glazed bay window with dummy sashes: |
 Note
that although all windows look as if they open, only the
ones with handles actually do, the others are are fixed
'dummy' sashes, hence the expression.
As you can see the dummy sashes in the double glazed
windows reduce the area that lets in the light and due
consideration has to be made as to if the room needs as
much light as possible, or if the room will be bright
enough if you do decide to go for dummy sashes for their
more original looks. |
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Dummy sashes in double glazed
windows- to have, or not to have - does not bother most people, and
remember you will be paying around £50 to £60 extra for each and
every one, even if the supplier says he will include them
"free" they will be built into the price quoted.
Dummy sashes in double glazed
windows, to have or not to have:
Bear in mind the above points, that is just about all there is to
consider.
With new double glazing there are
a great many options, you choose how much to spend on extras, it is
your decision but think about it carefully and don't make snap
decisions.
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