Wooden Windows - FAQ's
Q Which timber do you use ?
A - Oak, Sapele or Lyptus engineered hardwoods or engineered
European Redwood, a close grain knot free fast growing timber
popular in Scandinavia.
Q Engineered?
A - The timber is in three laminates where the grain goes in
opposing directions to gives stability to the window.
Q Where does the wood come from ?
A - Our timber merchants carry, among other certificates, the
FSC ( Forestry Stewardship Certificate ) accreditation which
gives the timber a chain of custody, a providence that ensures
to the best of our ability that all our timber comes from
only managed sources.
Q Is fitting timber
windows much more expensive than UPVC.
A - It can be two to three times the cost of plastic depending
on what you have.
However, it has been proven by leading estate agents that fitting timber
windows to your property will add value where by upvc
in the wrong setting will detract from its value.
Q What about maintenance?
A - Like all natural materials wood needs looking after. We use
modern water based paints and stains that have a long life
expectancy depending upon where
you live. To redecorate these products just wipe the surface
an apply a new coat. Upvc deteriorates from
Q Do you just supply only?
A - No, we have highly trained and qualified installation teams
that will survey your home and superbly install your new
windows and doors and take all the rubbish away !
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