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How hard is it to maintain Wooden Window frames ?

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  • 15-03-2008 1:48am
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    badkittybad
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭


    We are planning to build an extension & would love wooden windows however we are living on an exposed site (to Atlantic Winds) but would like a relatively maintenance free option. Is there a low maintenance wooden option for exposed sites or do I need to go the uPvC / Aluminium route


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    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,156 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Moved to DIY


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    blackiebest
    Registered Users Posts: 650 ✭✭✭blackiebest


    badkittybad wrote: »
    We are planning to build an extension & would love wooden windows however we are living on an exposed site (to Atlantic Winds) but would like a relatively maintenance free option. Is there a low maintenance wooden option for exposed sites or do I need to go the uPvC / Aluminium route


    I believe there is nothing in life 'maintainence free'! All cars from mini's to Ferrari need servicing as will almost everything you own, in one way or another.

    The life of the window is as dependant on the manufacture process as it is on the materials used. It is impossible to describe the qualities of wood windows in a generic way as each window is only as good as the company that manufactures it.

    A Ral factory painted pine window is the best value for money window you can buy IMO. Ral paint will be very simple to maintain in comparison to a laquer or a varnish. So long as you can stop your 'builders' covering the windows with plaster, leaving it to cure before taking scrapers to hack it off all the while telling you this is how it is done:mad: your windows should last you an easy 20 years with twice a year cleaning of frames as well as glass. Then only touch up. This of course is based on an assumption that you have correctly installed cills, guttering, professional window installation and as I started of with, a manufacturer with high standards! Laquered finishes will last the same amount of time however would be more difficult to touch up and laquer will display any problems earlier.

    A big buzz word is AluClad. Great windows but you will pay for them, appx 40% ~ 45% depending on fenestration. Nothing is maintainence free and budgets must be balanced.

    Dont buy uPVC, it is ruining our world for our childeren and will soon be outlawed altogether!:)


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    blackiebest
    Registered Users Posts: 650 ✭✭✭blackiebest


    Sorry muffler did not see your move before posting:o


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    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭mad m


    OT,Still nothing in post Blackiebest.....?


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    blackiebest
    Registered Users Posts: 650 ✭✭✭blackiebest


    k


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    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,156 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    blackiebest wrote: »
    Sorry muffler did not see your move before posting:o
    No probs, You are outa my radar now. :)


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    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    Sorry blackiebest, am i missing something here or are you using this site as an advertising board? Have you discussed advertising rates with the site owners?


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    blackiebest
    Registered Users Posts: 650 ✭✭✭blackiebest


    delly wrote: »
    Sorry blackiebest, am i missing something here or are you using this site as an advertising board? Have you discussed advertising rates with the site owners?

    Delly,

    Regret any misunderstanding on my intentions. I am not here to advertise or pimp for business. I was trying to offer sound advice. Will not happen again. Have edited posts.


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    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    Grand so.


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    badkittybad
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭badkittybad


    OK THANKS
    your advice is apriciatied


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