Wooden Windows

Timber Windows

To get a good timber window you must start  with good quality timber. It should be sourced from sustainable forests to make sure  that this eco friendly prioduct  remains replenished and we do not  support   illegal logging.

Most timber windows are available in the following wood

Softwood

This is normally a redwood or whitewood (Pine) timber. It has knots along its length that can add character but also can have problems and weak spots on the product. The timber is easily  damaged   but is relatively inexpensive .

Engineered Softwood
       Defect free, knot free and 60% stronger than traditional  softwood. This is made from layers of  timber   glued together. All the knots are cut out of  the material leaving a knot free product. This is great for painted windows.

Sapele
 A high quality hardwood ideal  for dark stained windows or paint. The timber is hard  wearing and has a high immunity? to rotting. Sapele is a great choice for doors as it does not dent  too easily.

Idigbo
      This is a hardwood that is ideal  for light stains such as  pine . It can have a very orange grain and is prone to moving. It is very strong and with the right stain can be made to look like other more expensive hardwoods. It is often referred to as the poor man’s oak

Oak
Beautiful Oak windows - what more needs to be said. It just looks great . If you want a very hard wearing – last a lifetime  product that will make everyone fall in love with  then Oak in my opinuon is the best timber  for windows.

Security should be a top priority 

Security of your property is of the highest importance. Ensure that you use Stainless Steel hardware which has been approved by the BBA and is licensed as 'Secure by Design'. All locks  and ironmongery should comply with the BS7950n enhanced security specification. If you are  buying a door   ensure that it has the highest security imaginable.

Energy saving glass

Products such as Saint Gobain EcoClear supply the very best energy savings. EcoClear is a high performance, energy efficient double glazed unit which enables you to save money on your heating bills as well as reduce carbon emissions.

EcoClear double glazed units allow windows to achieve  the Government backed Window Energy Ratings (WERs) of A, B and C rated windows and will qualify for Energy Saving Recommended status.

A quality product needs a quality  finish.

A great  window can be ruined by poor quality paint and stain finishes. Make Sure   your windows are fully factory finished with at least four coats of the  best   quality stain or paint. Microporus paints require little maintenance and some come with a 10 year guarantee. This means your timber windows will not need painting for 10 years – that’s basically maintenance free. In 10 years another coat of the same paint will  provide you with another  10 years.

By David Grooms
Managing Director of Vantage Window Systems.

A supplier of high quality timber windows