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A Beginner's Guide to Buying Wooden Windows
Ask yourself these key questions to ensure you pick the right wooden windows for your property
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There’s a lot to consider when choosing new windows, since they perform such a crucial role in the look, feel and atmosphere of your home. You want windows that are enjoyable to use – pleasing handles, gliding hinges – look great and can withstand a battering from the elements. You also want value for money, since windows are a big-ticket purchase.
Wooden windows are sometimes thought of as higher maintenance than uPVC, but today windows and doors made from high-performance wood are outperforming uPVC. Accoya long-life wood offers stability and durability that regular hardwoods and softwoods can’t match, and it’s sustainably sourced, too. Read on to discover whether it might be the ideal material for your new windows and to see the important questions to ask before making your final choice.
Wooden windows are sometimes thought of as higher maintenance than uPVC, but today windows and doors made from high-performance wood are outperforming uPVC. Accoya long-life wood offers stability and durability that regular hardwoods and softwoods can’t match, and it’s sustainably sourced, too. Read on to discover whether it might be the ideal material for your new windows and to see the important questions to ask before making your final choice.
How easy will they be to maintain?
It’s important to choose a wood that doesn’t swell, shrink or rot, but the usual hardwoods that provide this durability can be expensive. For a highly durable alternative, go for Accoya windows which are made from long-life wood. They come with a 50-year wood warranty against rot and don’t visibly swell, shrink or distort in any climate, so they stay looking good and working brilliantly for years.
Think carefully about how the windows are treated too, as paint or stains offer the best protection and durability. You could choose an opaque paint to tone in with your property, or translucent stains that allow the beautiful wood beneath to shine through.
It’s important to choose a wood that doesn’t swell, shrink or rot, but the usual hardwoods that provide this durability can be expensive. For a highly durable alternative, go for Accoya windows which are made from long-life wood. They come with a 50-year wood warranty against rot and don’t visibly swell, shrink or distort in any climate, so they stay looking good and working brilliantly for years.
Think carefully about how the windows are treated too, as paint or stains offer the best protection and durability. You could choose an opaque paint to tone in with your property, or translucent stains that allow the beautiful wood beneath to shine through.
Do they add value to my property?
Windows are a visible feature of any home, and if you’re selling your property, they’ll be under scrutiny. Wonky frames and peeling paint won’t wow buyers, but beautiful, well-maintained windows will create a positive first impression.
Many home buyers prefer the look of timber windows over uPVC, but may have concerns about their thermal efficiency or maintenance. Accoya wooden frames have this covered, delivering all the beauty of natural wood with better performance than uPVC frames. Low maintenance and with lasting good looks, they offer minimum upkeep and maximum kerb appeal.
The frames and external doors provide superior insulation, too, trapping around 20% more heat than hardwood alternatives, keeping your home cosy and energy bills under control – another value-adding feature that buyers may appreciate.
Windows are a visible feature of any home, and if you’re selling your property, they’ll be under scrutiny. Wonky frames and peeling paint won’t wow buyers, but beautiful, well-maintained windows will create a positive first impression.
Many home buyers prefer the look of timber windows over uPVC, but may have concerns about their thermal efficiency or maintenance. Accoya wooden frames have this covered, delivering all the beauty of natural wood with better performance than uPVC frames. Low maintenance and with lasting good looks, they offer minimum upkeep and maximum kerb appeal.
The frames and external doors provide superior insulation, too, trapping around 20% more heat than hardwood alternatives, keeping your home cosy and energy bills under control – another value-adding feature that buyers may appreciate.
What style would suit my home?
Windows are such an important feature of any home – both from a practical and an aesthetic point of view – that it’s worth thinking carefully about their size and style. Do they work harmoniously with the property’s age and architecture? Are they easy to open? Think about how they pivot – wooden windows can be side hung, sliding or top hung. Make sure they will let enough light into your home and provide adequate ventilation, too.
Accoya wooden windows come in a huge range of shapes, sizes and styles, from traditional sash window frames to stylish bay windows and impressive architectural glazing. You might also consider built-in wooden shutters or louvres, which help keep your home cool and add bespoke style to its exterior.
Windows are such an important feature of any home – both from a practical and an aesthetic point of view – that it’s worth thinking carefully about their size and style. Do they work harmoniously with the property’s age and architecture? Are they easy to open? Think about how they pivot – wooden windows can be side hung, sliding or top hung. Make sure they will let enough light into your home and provide adequate ventilation, too.
Accoya wooden windows come in a huge range of shapes, sizes and styles, from traditional sash window frames to stylish bay windows and impressive architectural glazing. You might also consider built-in wooden shutters or louvres, which help keep your home cool and add bespoke style to its exterior.
What happens if they need to be repaired?
Wooden windows made from a durable, stable, insect and rot resistant timber that’s been carefully protected with a paint or stain should last many years before needing repairs. For added peace of mind, choose windows with a long warranty.
As well as offering a 50-year warranty, Accoya timber windows and external doors come with a 70-year minimum service life stated by the UK’s leading independent timber research association, TRADA.
When choosing a joinery company to make or repair your windows, look for an Accoya “Approved Manufacturer”, many of which can be found in the Where to Buy section of Accoya’s website. Ask to see examples of their previous work – a good joiner will be happy to show you images of their past projects.
To find out more, visit the Accoya website.
Tell us…
What style of windows would suit your home? Share your ideas in the Comments.
Wooden windows made from a durable, stable, insect and rot resistant timber that’s been carefully protected with a paint or stain should last many years before needing repairs. For added peace of mind, choose windows with a long warranty.
As well as offering a 50-year warranty, Accoya timber windows and external doors come with a 70-year minimum service life stated by the UK’s leading independent timber research association, TRADA.
When choosing a joinery company to make or repair your windows, look for an Accoya “Approved Manufacturer”, many of which can be found in the Where to Buy section of Accoya’s website. Ask to see examples of their previous work – a good joiner will be happy to show you images of their past projects.
To find out more, visit the Accoya website.
Tell us…
What style of windows would suit your home? Share your ideas in the Comments.
Accoya long life wood is the timber industry benchmark for performance and sustainability. No other timber can... Read More
Accoya long life wood is the timber industry benchmark for performance and sustainability. No other timber can... Read More
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