Wooden Windows Have Many Bonuses

By Andrew Brentford


If you are a homeowner and considering replacing your current window frames, there are some things that you will want to learn. There are many benefits to installing wooden windows. Wood has been the first choice for homes for many years. They are made from various materials that include mahogany, redwood, cedar, pine, cypress, and fir. The wood window is energy efficient, improves the value of the home, can be painted to match the siding, and do not gather condensation like aluminum does.

In addition to the material that the frames are constructed of, folks can choose from a number of different styles to improve the visual appeal of their home. Because the wood window is so energy efficient, it can save the homeowner money on the utility bill each month. The window performs well in the summer heat and winter cold and is chosen most often when updating the interior design.

One of the most important purchases a person can make in their life is a home. Given that, it is easy to see why every detail, including the color of the home, must be perfect. Matching the sash windows color to the house siding color is relatively simple. Using wooden frames allows the homeowner to paint them to match the exterior of the home.

Improvements that a person makes to his or her home will increase the value and its appeal. In addition, the integrity of the home is also preserved. They are very durable and are not as likely to break or crack which lowers the cost for repairs or maintenance. The wood window is cost effective, echo friendly and the perfect material when it is time for recycling.

When you find the right professional to do the installation and that uses custom manufacturing, check to see if they also do restorations. Repairing or restoring an existing window will reinstate the original beauty of the home. Repairing will be less expensive than replacing. Choose a company that considers the environmental effect of their materials. Select the professional who works with materials that are echo friendly.

Usually the wooden frames are constructed from natural and renewable materials. These frames resist condensation when they are triple and double glazed. Installing a higher quality window increases the likelihood it will be around for over a century. It should be noted that this is possible only when well maintained regularly with finish or fresh paint.

Aluminum frames are less expensive and possibly recyclable but they are not the best choice for energy efficiency. Fiberglass has its ecological concerns and is not easy to recycle. It is stronger than wood but is more expensive. Both the aluminum and fiberglass promote condensation and are considered second rate choices.

There are many people who are not working with a budget large enough to replace every window of the home. If budget is an issue, salvaged frames are very economical. Try to avoid buying very old wooden windows because they can be covered with paint that is lead based and they are less energy efficient.




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