How much do timber windows cost?
Timber windows are the dream of many people. Window joinery made of this noble natural material looks beautiful and adds elegance to any building. Windows of this type are versatile, as they suit almost any architectural style, combining wonderfully with all other materials. They are also resistant to changing weather conditions and durable. Most clients are, however, afraid of their high price. In today’s post we explain what it depends on and why timber joinery is only a little more expensive than good-quality PVC windows.
How much do timber windows cost and what does their price depend on?
The prices of timber windows vary greatly, as they depend on many factors. Above all, timber is a more expensive material than PVC. It is, however, far more hard-wearing and attractive and offers much greater possibilities. The final price of windows of this type is made up of, among other things: the window profile chosen by the customer, the type of glazing and its area, the kind of timber they are made of, and also any ornamentation and security extras. The price of timber windows also rises if you decide to buy unusual windows (e.g. sliding, circular, triangular, pivot, windows with glazing bars or bi-fold doors).
Our company makes windows only from timber of the highest quality. To produce them we use: pine, oak or the exotic timber meranti. Each of these species differs in price, which is why, for example, windows made of pine will be cheaper than those produced from meranti. Oak is the most expensive. Windows with standard opening will cost less than large sliding balcony windows or windows of unusual shapes. This is caused by their dimensions, the size of the glazing or the need to use different hardware. For large windows to protect the interiors of a house effectively against cooling, they must be made with the greatest care to preserve the best values of thermal and acoustic insulation. The modern technologies used in making such windows affect their final price.
The higher the thermal insulation the windows give the interiors of a house, the more expensive they are. The price of windows in a double-glazed profile 68 mm thick will therefore differ from that of triple-glazed energy-efficient ones (78 mm) or passive ones (92 mm). Alu-clad timber windows, which combine the features of two kinds of window, will be more expensive. The outer side of such a window is made of aluminium, which has no equal in durability and resistance to the action of unfavourable weather factors. On the inner side they are of timber. The layer of aluminium is excellent protection for the timber, thanks to which such windows are durable and give not only a beautiful appearance but also the highest thermal insulation values.
The price of timber windows is also increased by the use of special security hardware and magnetic contacts. These are specialist sensors detecting the opening of windows and doors. They are one of the parts of an alarm system. Magnetic contacts installed in windows and doors are an effective method of securing interiors against thieves entering, because unlike motion sensors placed inside the house they work as early as the stage at which a burglar attempts to get into the house.
Another significant factor influencing the price of windows is the type of glazing used in them. The thicker the glazing unit, the more expensive. Opaque, ornamental, sandblasted, reflective and safety panes are charged for additionally.
The price of timber windows can vary a great deal, as it depends on many factors, which is why we encourage you to contact our company. We will suggest which windows will be the best choice and present an offer.