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   Wooden / Timber WindowsFensa /Certass also covers the installation of wooden windows so don’t be surprised if they are offered at most window companies, just remember that they probably buy in so if you want a specific product ask and they can probably source it. Also in my opinion there has be reason you install wooden windows and this can’t be cost as a modern wooden window will last 15 to 20 years and therefor the payback period is over 40 years, therefor the cost don’t add up. There are only a few reasons you would choose wooden windows. 1) The property is in a conservation area or a listed building and you have no choice, however it has been know for councils to relax this and allow the installation of PVC windows when presented with the evidence from the Green Guide. 2) The age, style of value of the property suits it and the cost is not an issue, that is for you to decide. Timber / Wooden Window Cost comparisonI have spoken to 3 companies all in the south of England and got prices for 3 windows and 1 set of french doors below is a comparison in the prices, all prices are installed and include VAT
PVC Windows Wooden Windows Aluminum Windows Company A £1900 £3750 £3560 Company B £2600 £4600 £4200 Company C £1865 £3855 £4290
As you can see there as a vast difference is some of the prices and I am not saying that the quality of the company, product or installation is the same but it gives you an indication of the price uplift.
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Traditional Wooden / Timber Windows in Hardwood or SoftwoodABOUT
   
 
  Benefits of Wooden WindowsWooden (or timber) windows are as old as fenestration itself, they have a traditional look and are still required by some councils in conservation areas. Remember they can be hardwood or softwood. They can be casements windows or sliding sash windows and modern timber windows can also have the benefits of shootbolt locking, high performance gaskets and microporous lacquers and paint for year of maintenance free use. However depending on weather conditions you will be to maintain wooden windows with paint or stain to after a few years to keep them looking as good as they where when new. Also do not confuse wooden windows available from local DIY stores off the shelf with made to measure window made by high quality joinery’s the difference will be very obvious from the price. Wooden windows available in DIY stores are general softwood NOT hardwood. As a good rule of thumb high quality timber windows will cost you 2 -3 times the equivalent foiled uPVC product. One of the major benefits of wooden windows is as well as the traditional rebated windows they also produce flush fitting windows. They can stained or painted in virtually any colour, but remember they are a natural product so expect some variance in gain and finish this is normal. Buying Wooden / Timber WindowsThere are also timber window manufactures that can supply ‘A’ rated windows with 25 year guarantees, however be prepared to pay for it. The fitting of wooden windows is also a more specialised profession, you will require a trained chippy not just a window fitter, after paying a fortune for wooden windows you don’t want them butcher during the installation. |
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