subject: The Key Advantages Of Composite Windows Over Traditional Wooden Ones [print this page] You may have been considering having composite windows fitted. Or maybe you're not sure what they are and would like to know more.
There are several key advantages of composite windows over traditional wooden ones. Traditional wooden windows tend to need maintenance they fade, they need treatment every year or so and eventually they will rot away and need to be replaced.
Not so, composite windows. One of the key advantages of composite windows compared with traditional wooden ones is that they are very low maintenance. They resist fading and they also come with a high degree of insulation. They're available in a range of finishes, too.
So what are composite windows? In short, they're a mix of your choice of timber on the inside and aluminium on the outside. It makes for a resilient and beautiful combination. You enjoy low-maintenance aluminium that's polyester powder-coated and painted to complement your home, coupled with the feel and warmth of real wood on the inside.
The great thing about composite replacement windows is that the two materials - timber and aluminium - are not two halves glued together. They're totally integrated into one profile. It's a window that comes with a great acoustic performance and fantastic insulation, too. So you get to reduce lost energy and save money into the bargain.
Among the key advantages of composite windows over traditional wooden ones is the maintenance issue. All that's required is an occasional wash of the outside and a light oiling of the hinges and locks to keep them looking pristine and working perfectly. They also last much longer than wooden windows, thanks to the hardwearing aluminium design.
Despite being double-glazed, composite windows also match the slim sightlines that were available with the single-glazed units of yesteryear. This can be a great solution for the exacting requirements of listed buildings.
Composite replacement windows also come in a huge range of wood finishes, and the choice of aluminium colours, in gloss, satin or matt, is limitless.
Composite windows are also available in a range of styles. These include sliding-sash, reversible, side-hung, side-guided, top-hung or top-guided windows. Composite windows can even be supplied with blinds built in.
But it's not only people who benefit from composite windows the environment does, too. Composite windows contribute energy by allowing more free heat in, in the shape of sunlight, and keeping it there. This means that your winter heating bills will be cut radically and you'll make big carbon-dioxide savings.
You'll also enjoy a healthier indoor atmosphere, because composite windows cut out draughts and prevent cold air from falling.
These are just a few of the key advantages of composite windows over traditional wooden ones.
