Change old UPVC windows for wooden ones for a traditional look

UPVC windows and doors are commonplace in homes mainly because they are cheaper and easy to source but in a traditional property wooden windows and doors look so much better and can be equally as efficient at keeping the property well insulated.

Wooden framed windows and doors can be double or triple glazed depending upon the customer’s requirements and come in a variety of colours and finishes. Hard wood varieties will last longer but are usually more expensive initially. For those householders concerned with protecting the environment wooden framed windows are manufactured using responsibly sourced wood and require much less processing than UPVC window frames.

Although changing the windows in a property is a large undertaking, in most cases there is no need to apply for any planning permission for this work as long as it is carried out by a competent person under the FENSA scheme. This scheme gives the homeowner the reassurance that the work is completed properly and that the company carrying out the work is a reputable one.

Some people choose to have UPVC windows that are styled to look like wood but unfortunately the finished appearance is not usually authentic and in a traditional property they are a poor substitute for wooden framed examples.