From the decades use of timber for manufacturing windows and doors has been in practice due to multifarious benefits inherited in timber. Moving ahead with changing time the production of windows from timber had also undergone vast changes offering sophisticated solution to different types of residential infrastructures.
Another reason due to which still the use of timber windows in Hove is highly preferred by the residents is because of their heritage relevance. There are various areas in Hove which are of historical and heritage importance and therefore to retain the importance of such areas the local government has made it mandatory for the residents of these areas to install timber windows at their places, even if they wish to replace their existing windows with new configuration. Apart from this some of the other benefits of these windows are referred below:
- These windows can be customized depending upon the type of window a person wants to get installed at his place. An interesting feature of timber is that it can blend with any of the products with which it is merged. As an impact of this they become the first choice when it comes to replacing the existing windows. Moving ahead the fasteners, handles, and locking pattern used in these windows be installed strictly according to the size and shape of the window.
- The aesthetic features of timber windows are superior than compared to other windows.
- The material used for developing these windows can be easily recycled by making little consumption of energy.
- As these windows are painted with microporous paint they do not require any specific maintenance and work for long time without any requirement of special maintenance.
- Moving as these windows are maintenance free it is easier to repair then in case of any damage.
- Moving ahead as timber is received from natural wood, these windows are highly preferred by the customers who are nature lovers and concerned about the use of products that are thermal efficient.
Type of Timber Windows:
The most common types of timber windows found in Sussex are casement windows and sliding sash windows.
- Casement Windows: These types of windows are highly preferred by
the home owners whose houses are located in the areas with harsh
atmosphere, and where wind blows at high speed. These windows are
equipped with cranks that swing outwards and control the fast hit of
windows while the wind flows at jet dynamic speed. The tight seal
offered on these windows helps in retaining their stability despite of
the wind speed. Moving ahead the sleek and stylish look of these windows
further enhances their appearance.
- Sliding Sash Windows: The history of these windows back to Georgian era and gained huge popularity during the Victorian period. These windows are mainly designed in single or different sections sliding above each other by making use of cords and counterweights.
In simple words it can be said that there are some things which do not leave their charm despite of how old they are and interestingly timber windows is one such best illustration.
