Wooden Window Frames
Over the last few decades, uPVC has become very popular with customers looking for new windows and doors. The majority choose it for its smart looks and low cost, and white uPVC is now the default option for new build houses as well as refurbishments.
But as uPVC maintains its hard-wearing reputation, timber wood window frames are starting to come back into vogue. Timber frames can be just as structurally sound and energy efficient in the 21st century as their PVC cousins. On older buildings, some homeowners think that timber framed windows look much more aesthetically pleasing than plastic. Of course, some buildings simply can’t be fitted with uPVC due to their listed status.
Here are the benefits of timber wood frames in a little more detail.
Energy Efficiency
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh carried out a study into the energy efficiency of both PVC and timber wood window frames. They discovered a number of findings which prove that wood is a great option.
The most striking result was that wooden frames actually have negative global warming potential (GWP). The reality is that they reduce the amount of CO2 during their life, rather than raise it, so they are actually better than carbon neutral. Read their paper here.
Beautiful designs
Wood is one of the most adaptable materials on the planet when it comes to design. It can be cut and carved into any shape, and the finished product is always pleasing to the eye, particularly when a skilled craftperson works with the natural hue and grain of the wood.
Durable
Modern timber frames have a very long lifespan. You can expect to have over 60 years of use from regularly maintained wooden frames, and they will withstand all weathers without damage, providing they are properly cared for.
Wood frames are also a security asset; a would-be intruder will be deterred from trying to break into a home with locked wooden frames due to their integral strength.
Heritage
Creating timber frames requires great skill. From tree to finished product, a number of skilled craftspeople are required at each stage to ensure a high quality, watertight and durable result. When you order timber frames, you know that your new windows are going to be made in a similar way to the originals, so they’ll match the building well and provide a sympathetic and authentic finish.
If you have a listed building, you will almost certainly be required to have wooden frames, because plastic is not normally allowed. This need not be restrictive. On the contrary; it gives you the chance to update the security, energy efficiency and features of your windows without deviating from the way they look.
Proven skills
At Hamilton Windows, our staff pride themselves on the creation of beautiful, durable and energy efficient windows. We’ve worked on all kinds of properties, and our products are crafted to all size and tastes. If you would like to enjoy beautiful timber wood frames in your home, contact us today for a quote.
