Timber windows are better
Why timber windows? In what way does timber surpass other technologies?
The main advantages of timber windows are:
Appearance
Timber is a material that has been used to make windows for centuries. A proven, natural material that is friendly to the environment. It ages with dignity and can be restored at any time. It allows itself to be coloured freely and creates practically no barriers to execution– both in recreating heritage joinery and in modern buildings.
Timber creates a welcoming atmosphere in buildings, poses no threat to our health and has a pleasant surface temperature. Timber does not build up an electrostatic charge, thanks to which it does not attract dirt. The variety of species, grains and very wide possibilities of colouring will satisfy the most demanding customers.
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Modern technologies
Thanks to ever more modern technologies, we are able at the production stage to eliminate many structural faults that caused problems many years ago. The frames and sashes of the windows are made of laminated timber. All in order to bring out the natural feature of timber, namely high rigidity. In the process of producing laminated timber, the timber is first treated thermally – it is dried to the proper level of moisture, that is to 12%, and then knots, cracks and other imperfections are eliminated. In this way a high-quality material for making window and door joinery is obtained.
High-quality square timber is one of the most important components of a window, influencing the durability of its construction and the durability of the varnish coating.
Durability
Window joinery made of timber meets high technical requirements and is exceptionally durable. Modern timber windows are effectively protected against the action of weather conditions and also against all kinds of pests that destroy timber. The impregnants and primers for timber used in the technological process penetrate deep into its structure, sealing its pores. They also have fungicidal properties.
Despite the use of the best impregnating and preserving products, renovating the windows every few or several years is unavoidable. How quickly a renovation will have to be carried out is greatly influenced by many factors, but the most important of them is ongoing care. It is important to clean the frames and windows of all dirt at least twice a year. Applying a special care product intended for the care of joinery after these activities will help to bring out the colour, to keep the coating supple and to preserve it. Care measures are an important element contributing to increasing the durability of the varnish coating and to extending the intervals between renovations.
Timber joinery is characterised by high resistance to fire. This results from its low coefficient of thermal conductivity. During a fire the outer burnt layers of timber insulate the deeper layers, which means that the timber burns slowly. While burning it gives off no harmful substances. All damage to timber windows can be repaired – scratches, cracks, or more serious damage frequently caused by our four-legged pets, break-ins, hail and so on.
It should be remembered that, whatever the fault, timber windows can always be repaired.
Modern technologies and solutions make it possible to produce windows that will serve us for several decades, and that without the need for painting or maintenance.
The alu-clad timber windows produced by ABA Wiktorczyk have on the outer side a cladding of aluminium, which protects the timber against the action of harmful weather factors.
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Security
A very important advantage of timber windows is their rigidity. A rigid and solid construction forms an excellent barrier protecting against unwanted guests. Timber windows are hard to lever open. Combined with the wide range of available security features, they form an excellent barrier against break-ins.
Ecology
Timber is a natural material, fully renewable and subject to biological decomposition. It does not litter our environment. Timber has excellent insulating properties, which makes it an energy-efficient material.
Prices of timber windows
Timber windows are a long-term investment.
The purchase price of good-quality timber windows is higher than that of average-quality plastic windows, but after years it turns out that timber stands the test of time and the investment pays off.
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For several decades the Wiktorczyk company has been making timber joinery. Timber is our life. We grew up among stacks of boards; the scent of dried timber accompanied our games. We take care that the joinery we offer is made of the best materials, so that it delights our customers.
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