Timber windows have now begun a new generation.

It is becoming increasingly accepted in Britain, that timber offers the way forward for windows. In recent years there has been a leap forward within the timber window industry in general, learning lessons from Scandinavian and other continental countries where wooden windows are far more widespread and perform under more severe weather conditions than our own. Using the latest developments in glazing, weather seals, protective paint finishes, and hardware and with a minimum of care, our products will last a lifetime.

During the push to build new housing after the Second World War, large numbers of wood windows were needed quickly, and cheaply and with limited resources available. These windows were of a basic design, wholly without aesthetic appeal, and were generally constructed with cheap untreated pine. A decade or so later this generation of windows was already in very poor shape, the timber was starting to rot, windows were warped and ill fitting letting draughts in, and the glazing was beginning to be outdated. With timber windows having gained such a bad reputation, the time was ripe for the double glazing revolution and hot on its heels, the upvc revolution.

Things have now changed dramatically. The timber window industry as whole has taken valuable lessons from its Scandinavian and European counterparts where timber windows have always been the main choice and have had a much better reputation than in this country. In addition to this, technology has progressed, with great improvements to paint finishes, adhesives, draught seals, glazing, and many more associated industries.

Reasons to Choose Wood

• Nothing else matches it in term of appearance.
• With the establishment of FSC certification, the sustainable credentials of timbers can be guaranteed
• It is the most renewable construction resource available.
• It is 100% biodegradable.
• A growing tree emits Oxygen, and consumes Carbon Dioxide.
• Wood has proved its ability to last for hundreds of years as a building material.
• Great advances in paint finish technology mean that redecoration need only be every 6 - 8 years.
• With a minimum of care, good quality timber windows will last a lifetime.
• Advances in weather seal technology mean that a well designed window is totally draught free.
• Properly designed timber windows can be double glazed.
• Timbers strength means that slim, elegant frame sections can be used, making the glass area greater.
• Timber has one of the highest insulation values of all window construction materials
• New timber windows will add to the value of your home.
• You can have timber windows in any colour you want.