Wooden windows: the advantages

Obviously, people’s opinions about one thing or another change extremely quickly. Construction and interior topics are no exception. Knowing how the work in this field sometimes prolongs, it is probable that by choosing one or another thing that was fashionable at that time, by the end of the work it will have already abandoned his leading position.

There are also eternal things like wooden windows. These, having withstood the invasion of plastic windows and competing with other alternatives on the market, such as aluminum windows, today can be said to be experiencing a real renaissance. For those who want to be 100 percent certain of their choice, it would be appropriate to analyze the characteristics of the latter more closely. Maybe a feature that is completely irrelevant to others will become a significant argument for you to make a final decision.

Wooden windows, successfully competing with plastic and aluminum, have many advantages in terms of their functional and aesthetic properties. Of course, there are a few nuances that you should be familiar with before choosing wooden windows for your home.

Longevity

People’s desires, especially when it comes to interiors, tend to change with direction of a wind. However, when faced with repair issues, we often want to complete the work once and for all. If you are interested in the peculiarities of wooden window care, you will follow them, you will look through the wooden windows and enjoy them for half a century or even longer. It is not difficult to renew the tree, so you can cover them with new clothes aka paint.

Friendly relationship with nature

Even one person can do a lot globally, especially when it comes to conservation ideas. Wooden windows are an environmentally friendly choice in every sense. In particular, wood alone is a natural, renewable source of nature, and other materials needed to make wooden windows are also natural (at least such should be chosen by conscious producers). The operation of the windows does not release any harmful substances into the environment, and recycling them does not cause any problems.

Excellent thermal insulation properties

Wooden windows retain heat well, and the window frame is nice to touch even when the outside temperature is below zero. The good insulating properties of wooden windows justify the use of wood in circumstances where the price of thermal energy is constantly rising. Compared to aluminum or plastic windows, wooden windows provide much better thermal insulation. Wooden windows prevent the formation of cold sills in the frames, as well as prevent condensation of water. 

Being a natural raw material, wood exchange water vapor with air to some extent, so wooden windows "breathe". This process helps maintain the moisture balance in the rooms.

Strength

Wood is a strong material, so the windows made of it are much stronger compared to its plastic competitors. How does this feature manifest itself in practice? Wooden windows are able to withstand heavier glazing, so this option is popular for windows of non-traditional shapes or larger dimensions.

Adaptable to any interior

Whether your home is dominated by a solid classic or a modest Scandinavian style: wooden windows will blend in perfectly with any interior.

If the usual window model is not acceptable for you, supplier will offer you the opportunity to create the wooden windows of your dreams. Made to order wooden windows will easily suit the existing interior of your home and will create a cozy feeling.

Disadvantages

Or more precisely - the nuances.

• Compared to plastic, wooden windows are a more expensive investment.
• Although the production of wooden windows uses additional materials that increase the resistance to moisture, during the operation of the windows, it is advisable to impregnate these from time to time.
• Every 5-10 years, it is worth renovating wooden windows (scrubbing, cleaning, impregnation, painting, varnishing). This way they will last much longer.

All our windows are made by us inhouse and are included in the price of every chosen project. We offer tilt-and-turn laminated glulam timber windows with double thermal glass and quality handles. You also have an option to change window sizes in the project for free!