House proud: Chinese furniture and crafty cabinets Clear savings on maintenance-free timber sash windows For beautiful timber sash windows and doors that don't require maintenance, head to The Alternative Window Company. This specialist offers traditional sash windows and hinged or sliding patio doors which don't require external painting, and won't rot or warp. House Proud readers are offered a 20 per cent discount. The sash windows can be installed as a whole unit or with far less disturbance the unique and innovative Insert. The company is founded by builders and you can benefit from their practical advice. Double glazing comes with a 20 year warranty, self-cleaning glass, fly screen options and slim frames. Particularly for sash windows, this is a great alternative to plastic or traditional painted timber. Visit thealternativewindow.co.uk or call 01636 703 093 quoting the code ALT28 before May 30.