11/08/2026
Many homeowners are concerned about timber windows because of words like rot, warping, endless painting.....
They assume that PVC is the best option for our damp climate in Ireland.
However, many PVC windows need replacing after 20-30 years when parts fail and obsolescence beckons.
This is in stark contrast to high-quality modern timber windows that can easily last 60+ years (report by GF Menzies, Herriott-Watt University).
Yes, timber will need to be repainted to continue it's protection, but with modern coatings and rot-resistant Accoya timber, this only needs to be done every 10 years.
Investing in timber gives you the following advantages:
- thermal performance - timber is a natural insulator with zero thermal bridging offering a uniform, high performance thermal resistance across the entire window frame.
- better tensile strength and rigidity in high density timber
- timber offers a lower life cycle cost, as high specification timber maintained with microporous coatings routinely exceeds a 60-70 year operational life in comparison to uPVC which has lower capital expenditure initially but a much lower life expectancy.
- better aesthetics with timber - bespoke design options, fine profiles and detailing
- increased property value
- you can change the colour if you choose
- similar annual maintenance to uPVC - wipe over once a year
- timber is repairable in time if needs be with localised splicing, filling or hardware replacement without compromising the entire unit.
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