TIMBER
WHY CONSIDER AN ALTERNATIVE TO PVCU?
Broxwood believes there are very good reasons - and value for money is just one of them.
PVCu doors and windows
Services
More than 80 percent of new
homes and renovations install
double and sometimes triple
glazed PVCu doors and windows.
They are regarded as an economic
and energy efficient option for
conserving heat and reducing
sound pollution. They are easy
to install and maintain, will not
rot and can look as good as new
for decades. No wonder that
PVCu is a popular choice with
developers and homeowners. So
why would anyone consider an
alternative product?
Broxwood has a long history
of working with self-builders,
architects, contractors and
developers and has established
a loyal customer base. As an
independent company it is not
tied to any manufacturer and
thus can offer the best options
for their clients. Broxwood has
also developed a reputation for
building strong partnerships
and welcomes the opportunity
to work one-to-one with
specialist fitters across the UK.
The team pride themselves
on their advanced project
management, manufacturing
and logistical processes that
make the company an ideal
partner to meet project needs
and budgets.
Timber and alu-clad
doors and windows
Broxwood, an independent
company based in Perth, Scotland
for more than 20 years, suggests
there are some very good reasons
to consider the alternative timber
and alu-clad options available to
today’s discerning house builders
and renovators. There are real
benefits to choosing wood - not
least because it is a product of
nature.
‘Timber is the only
truly renewable,
100% recyclable
construction
material’
Timber is the only truly
renewable standard construction
material and is 100% recyclable,
unlike many “alternative”
materials. Timber is also longlasting. Many timber windows in
use today are more than 100 years
old, proving the longevity of high
quality materials. Broxwood’s
energy efficient timber windows
and doors are designed and
manufactured in Norway, Austria
and Poland where extreme
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winter conditions are often the
norm with temperatures dipping
between -30° and -40°.
Energy saving,
quality and design
The superb insulation qualities
of wood together with the latest
glazing technologies and modern
engineering techniques, allow
the manufacture of energy-saving
products including Passive House
standard U-Values lower than
1.0. Windows and doors are built
using a wide choice of soft and
hardwoods and can be fine-tuned
with glazing options, a selection
of glazing bars and surface finish
options using any RAL colour
to create an elegant bespoke end
product.
Easy maintenance
It is no surprise that even the
Broxwood’s entry-level windows
and doors exceed current UK
building regulations which
explains the strong demand
experienced for their high
performance timber products.
With ca reful use and a minimal
maintenance, timber windows
will last a lifetime or more and
with a 30 year guarantee against
rot, fungal decay and insect attack
it is hard to get better value for
money.
Alu-clad timber windows
For those seeking the ultimate
timber solution both externally
and internally, aluminium-clad
timber windows can offer the
best of both worlds. In Norway,
market share for aluminium-clad
timber windows has increased
from 15% to 50% in the last
two years. They provide a highly
durable and stylish external
cladding with added protection
and a finish, requiring virtually no
maintenance. Whereas the timber
frame on the inside adds warmth,
integrity and character to a room.
The products are designed to be
in keeping with the building,
however old or new. Every
product is bespoke and made to
order, ready to deliver within six
weeks.
Timber versus PVCu
windows and doors
PVCu or timber windows
and doors? Obviously, both
have their merits but quite
often timber is dismissed as too
expensive. PVCu is relatively
cheap and efficient but with
limited style designs and
colours. Broken, cracked or
discoloured plastic products
are almost impossible to repair
and can look dated over a
period of time. When a high
performance product is required
that complements most building
projects, then timber has the
edge. Timber windows and
doors can achieve low U-Values,
are easily maintained over their
lifetime and continue to reflect
character to a property. And
Broxwood’s point of view - ‘In
the long term you simply can’t
get better value for money
or a greater return on your
investment’.
To find more visit:
www.broxwood.com
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