Wood windows
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A wood window is an engineered product, designed and manufactured to withstand extremes of weather. Only fit windows independently assessed to meet British Standards. For maximum durability and maintenance intervals, fit wood windows that have been fully painted or stained and glazed in the factory.
This Choose and Use sheet gives an overview of the factors which should be considered when specifying wood windows, it covers the Building Regulations which must be adhered to, the way in which energy efficiency is measured and also some of the different, most common styles of window design.
The sheet also discusses the differing types of windows, it covers the unique qualities and difficulties associated with tilt and turn, side hung casement, vertical sliding sash windows and more.
Contents:
- Energy efficiency
- Security
- The right window type
- Choose the right style
- Storage and handling
- Fitting windows
- Bespoke windows
Suggested Reading
Understanding the regulations governing windows and doors
Mark Milner outlines the energy efficiency improvements of the latest guidelines.
Article from Timber 2017 Industry Yearbook
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Using wood for solar shading
Patrick Hislop and Philip O'Leary review the principles for designing solar shading and how to make the best use of wood.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2013
01/01/2013 | Magazine Article
Wood's use for solar shading
Patrick Hislop and Philip O'Leary, TRADA Technology explains wood's use for external solar shading.
With ever increasing concern about saving energy, areas of glazing are becoming still bigger, both to obtain the maximum advantage of daylight and to benefit from passive solar gain in the winter.
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01/01/2012 | Magazine Article