Timber Windows

fathersdaughter

Hi there,

I have recently seen some timber windows which I really like the look of. However, as you can probably guess I'm worried about the maintenance side of it. The company told me I would probably get 6/7 years out of the windows before they would need to be painted, but I'm just wondering now do they have to painted every year after that? And would they ever look the same again as they did for the first few years?
Anybody any experience of or opinions on timber windows?

Thanks a mil

STIG83

Alot of maintenance with timber windows, would you consider PVC wood effect windows?

BryanF

STIG83 wrote: »

Alot of maintenance with timber windows, would you consider PVC wood effect windows?

?? I don't understand this, there's not 'alot' of maintenance, you paint your windows every 3-5 years depending on exposure, good timber windows will last a life time, good pvc one might last 25 years

if you want a lower maintenance option install alu-clad windows.

gears

I agree with Bryan on this and nothing looks better than a timber window so if you haven't considered alu-clad already it is a good option and will offer the same colours as any painted window with the benefit of not having to refurbish the paint every few years.

PM sent with alu-clad window company recommendation. They also do painted timber.

Bobbiblu

Hi Gears,
Can you pm me too please.
Cheers

gears

PM sent

mickdw

Architects love timber windows and are all too often heard saying that its only a few hours work every 5years. This is bullsh*t in my opinion. Timber windows take a serious amount of maintenance to keep them right. Here in west of Ireland, you certainly wont get 3 years between painting. You then end up with poorly maintained frames with all the associated problems with that. They are not a runner IMO.

bbam

Indeed..
A friend put in timber windows in a new build 3 years ago and is very sorry...
They need sanding/painting now and he was quoted €400-€600 to have it done..
Thats alot every 3-5 years :eek:

STIG83

PVC windows is the only way to go.

psychward

Theres never enough time to do other stuff. and varnish and time etc costs money. I'd get maintenance free windows and free myself from an avoidable never ending headache.