Residence 9 windows: the timber look without the upkeep
If you live in a Victorian, Edwardian or 1930s house in North London, you have probably seen windows that look like painted timber from the street but turn out to be something else up close. Very often they are Residence 9, usually shortened to R9. We fit them in Southgate, Enfield, Barnet and across North London, and they are one of the questions we hear most at the showroom.
What Residence 9 windows are
R9 is a range of casement windows designed to recreate the look of 19th century timber joinery. The sash sits flush with the outer frame, as it would in a traditional timber window, rather than standing proud of it as a standard uPVC casement does. That flush profile is what makes the biggest difference to how the house looks from the pavement.
The frame is a deep, multi chambered profile, and the range comes in more than 20 colours and finishes, from soft heritage shades to darker modern tones, with woodgrain effects that look like painted or stained timber.
The period details
A window that is meant to look old lives or dies by its details. R9 can be specified with:
Georgian bars to recreate the pane pattern of the original windows
traditional butt hinges, working or decorative
heritage style handles and stays
weatherbars and deep cills
fluted corner posts for bay windows
At the survey we look at the windows you have now, or the ones on neighbouring houses, and match the proportions and glazing bars as closely as we can.
Warmth, noise and glazing
R9 is made for double glazing as standard and can take triple glazing, which helps on busy roads and on north facing rooms. The manufacturer rates the range up to A++ for energy. Every window we fit meets current Building Regulations for replacement windows, and the installation is registered with Assure Certification. If you want to understand the ratings, read our guide to what A and A+ window ratings mean.
Low upkeep compared with timber
Real timber needs sanding and repainting every few years and can swell or rot if it is neglected. R9 needs an occasional wipe and a check of the hardware. For many owners that is the deciding point, especially for upstairs windows that are hard to reach.
Conservation areas
R9 is widely accepted in conservation areas, but acceptance is a decision for the council, not the manufacturer. If your house is in a conservation area with an Article 4 direction, or is listed, check before you order. We explain how this works locally in our guide to replacing windows in a conservation area in Enfield or Barnet, and we check your address at the survey.
R9, flush sash or sliding sash?
Choose R9 if your house has casement windows and you want the closest look to traditional timber.
Choose our flush sash range for a similar flush look at a lower price point.
Choose sliding sash windows if the house originally had vertical sliding sashes. See our guide to uPVC or timber sash windows.
See R9 at the showroom
You can see Residence 9 windows at our showroom at 4 Hampden Square, Southgate, London N14 5JR, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. To book a free home survey, call 020 8361 0128 or request a quote online.