Keep Your Home Authentic With Traditional Timber Windows

The change and innovation in home improvement technology over the last quarter of a century has seen the rise and rise of UPVC based products. These come in many forms; conservatories, doors, windows, all products that have been traditionally made out of wood for hundreds of years. There is obviously nothing wrong with the advancement of technology however, many homeowners living in older, more traditional homes have for years been replacing wood with plastic. There are of course benefits to this, plastic windows undoubtedly require less maintenance, something perfect for new houses. The issue is old houses do require maintenance! It is part of the charm and character of owning an older building. The maintenance of timber windows however, is not one of the primary reasons for the choice of UPVC, after all a coat of paint every year or two is not a large amount of work to maintain an old homes authenticity. One of the primary reasons is generally a misunderstanding of the product or homeowners not knowing and fully understanding the benefits that they can provide. For instance, some older timber window frames cannot support double glazing units in them because of the size and weight. New timber windows have not had this problem for many years, double glazing has got smaller and lighter and timber frames have been designed to be increasingly strong. So you can have the modern benefits of double glazing and the traditional look of timber frames.
Occasionally, some people may be put off timber windows because of the thought that they are not as safe or robust as the more modern PVC window frame. This is simply a misconception, the majority of modern timber windows are made from hardwoods or strengthened softwoods and they are just as tough as modern windows. To picture the strength think about your dining room table, it is more likely to be made out of wood than plastic! So do not be put off installing timber windows on the account of security, they are rock solid and reliable.
So when deciding on buying new double glazing in Edinburgh, make sure you do not discount fabulous and traditional timber windows in Edinburgh. The same can be said for timber windows in Bathgate, although most of the town is much more modern than Edinburgh, the older area of Bathgate Village has the same old fashioned houses that would benefit the most from timber frames.