This section provides an overview for wooden sash as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 20 wooden sash manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked wooden sash companies as of April, 2024: 1.Rivertown Windows, 2.WESTON MILLWORK COMPANY, 3.San Diego Sash Company.
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A wooden sash is a window frame made of wood. Although aluminum, stainless steel, and plastic sashes are prevalent, wooden sashes, with their traditional appeal, are gaining renewed attention. Modern wooden sashes offer improved construction, and better thermal insulation, and can accommodate larger glass areas without the rattling issues common in older designs.
With advancements in technology, wooden sashes are expected to see increasing demand.
Wooden sashes are primarily used for window frames. Today, their use extends beyond traditional frames to include large living room windows facing gardens, effectively becoming part of the wall. Their improved fire resistance is driving demand, with applications in various types of doors and skylights, enhancing their versatility as a building material.
1. High Thermal Insulation Properties
Wood, having low thermal conductivity, offers better insulation than metals like aluminum. Wooden sashes maintain comfortable indoor temperatures by minimizing heat transfer.
2. No Condensation
Their high insulation properties prevent condensation, reducing mold and mildew risks, especially when combined with double or triple-glazed, high-insulation glass.
3. Larger Openings
Wooden sashes can support larger openings than metal ones due to their strength. This flexibility allows for more open and expansive designs.
1. Higher Cost
Wooden sashes are costlier than metal due to material expenses and the complexity of their production. They also require careful design and construction to avoid direct exposure to rain.
2. Regular Maintenance Required
Wood is susceptible to water and moisture, necessitating regular maintenance to prevent deformation and to account for material expansion and contraction.
The Hebe-Schiebe, a German sliding sash system, is a popular wooden sash type. It provides an airtight seal when locked and opens smoothly upon unlocking. Compatible with various window types, it's available for external and internal casement windows, framed windows, wooden doors, and folding doors.
Despite their wooden construction, most modern wooden sashes meet fire safety standards. Improvements in glass technology have also made it possible to use non-screened glass while maintaining fire resistance. By pairing wooden sashes with fire-rated glass, their advantages, including large openings, can be fully utilized.
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Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Rivertown Windows |
18.3%
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2 | WESTON MILLWORK COMPANY |
16.2%
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3 | San Diego Sash Company |
9.2%
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4 | Old Fashioned Windows and Millwork |
7.7%
|
5 | TRIMLINE WINDOWS INCORPORATED |
7.7%
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6 | AMERICAN WINDOW PRODUCTS LLC |
7.0%
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7 | Strafford Window Manufacturing Inc. |
7.0%
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8 | JELD-WEN, Inc. |
6.3%
|
9 | SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS |
3.5%
|
10 | Arcadia Custom |
3.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the wooden sash page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 6 | 60.0% |
United Kingdom | 4 | 40.0% |