Specialists in Timber Windows & Doors

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• Specialists in Timber Windows Doors
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• https//www.timbawood.co.uk/

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• For homeowners considering
  replacement windows, UK timber windows should be
  at the top of the list for many reasons. Here are
  a few general tips about purchasing and
  installing timber frame windows.
• Tip 1 - Timber Replacement Windows are Worth the
  Expense
• Although it's possible for timber windows and
  doors to cost up to 3 times the price of PVC
  windows and doors, homeowners should bear in mind
  that the cost of replacing their home's should be
  equal to about 5 of the property's market value.
  So, if your property is worth about 125,000, you
  should plan on paying about 6250 for your wooden
  windows. If this seems excessive, consider that
  this investment is highly likely to increase the
  value of your property in an amount much greater
  than the amount you spend on timber frame
  windows.

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• Also, if you choose a less
  expensive type of window, such as those made from
  PVC, it's possible that these will cause your
  property to lose value. An article by Naomi
  Cleaver in the Daily Telegraph on 1 Feb 2005
  states that prospective home buyers often
  substantially reduce the amount of their offer,
  sometimes by thousands of pounds, on a home that
  has PVC windows. This is so because many buyers
  think that the "ghastly" PVC windows will need to
  be replaced straightaway. https//www.timbawood.co
  .uk/front-doors/period-front-door-colours/.

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• Tip 2 - Check out the Guarantee
• Any reputable UK
  timber window contractor should offer you a
  written guarantee. The guarantee assumes that the
  homeowner will properly maintain the windows. In
  the case of windows that come pre-finished from
  the factory, here are some typical guarantees
• Against fungal infestation and rot - 30 years
• On double glazed windows - 10 years
• On hardware - 10 years
• On paint finishes - 8 years
• On stain finishes - 5 years
• In addition, the contractor may offer a
  workmanship guarantee that can range from 5 to 10
  years.Read more at https//www.timbawood.co.uk/our
  -full-range-of-timber-doors/front-doors/

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• Tip 3 - Choose Quality Materials
• For your replacement sash
  or casement windows to be durable, they need to
  be made from quality wood and finished with a
  long-lasting paint or stain. For window
  construction, multi-layer timber is the best
  material because it holds up well in harsh
  environments. Also, it resists warping and
  twisting better than single-layer timber. The
  finish on your replacement windows should also be
  multi-layer that begins with a preservative
  coating and continues with primer and at least 2
  coats of micro porous paint. You can expect this
  factory finish to last from 5 to 8 years, after
  which you will need to reapply paint or stain.
  Since it takes less than 30 minutes to paint or
  stain a window, the job isn't very time
  consuming. Also, when you purchase your windows,
  inquire whether the installing contractor has a
  maintenance package. Visit this site
  https//www.timbawood.co.uk/sash-windows1/georgian
  -sash-windows/

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• If properly chosen, installed and
  maintained, quality UK timber windows will last
  for decades and perhaps even for centuries.
• Morris Streak has been installing
  timber and sash windows for the last 20 years. He
  is focused exclusively on the sash windows and
  timber window market. Since that time, he has
  shown hundreds of homeowners how to properly
  install sash and timber windows in their homes.
  By eliminating salesmen and installers, the owner
  of a typical 3 bedroom, 2 bath home can save
  thousands of dollars in costs, while at the same
  time ensuring that each window is done correctly.
  https//www.timbawood.co.uk/front-doors/georgian-f
  ront-doors/

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• Summary
• At Timbawood, they
  specialise in the manufacture and installation of
  beautiful timber windows and doors for homes
  across London and the Home Counties. Their
  technical managers ensure your project runs
  smoothly, from concept, design, production and
  delivery right through to installation and
  maintenance.
• Visit this site to learn more
• https//www.timbawood.co.uk/