Wooden windows can add elegance and charm to your home that can’t easily be replicated with modern materials. Wooden windows can last for years with proper care.
We’ve compiled the following article to help you decide if wooden windows are right for you.
What wood can be used for wooden windows
There are many options available when it comes time to choose the wood type for your windows.
Windows made of softwood timber
Softwood is often cheaper than hardwood, and it suits both contemporary and traditional homes. Although it might have some stains, they are usually painted and require a new coat every few years. Douglas fir is the most durable and stable type of softwood.
Hardwood Timber Windows
Because it takes longer to grow hardwood, it is more durable and stable than softwood. This is because it has a tighter grain. It also has a longer life span than softwood. Oak is a very popular hardwood choice.
Oak windows
Oak is a more affordable option than this, but it can still be very costly. It is a very durable and stable material that makes it an excellent choice for windows.
We can provide the following species of wood:
- Guyana rosewood.
- Western cedar.
- Tassie oak.
- Oregon.
- Blackbutt.
- Redgum.
Why Wooden Windows are great?
Wooden windows have many benefits for your home. We’ve provided a list of some of these benefits to help you decide if wooden windows are right for you.
Long life expectancy
Wood can last for up to 60 years.
Environment friendly
Wood is a natural material, unlike other window materials like uPVC. Sometimes, windows are made from timber that is replanted.
Energy efficiency
Wooden windows are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and improve the environmental impact of your home. Wooden windows have a 60-year lifespan, which could mean that you can reduce your home’s CO2 emissions by nearly a tonne.