The Value of Aluminium-Clad Timber Windows
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What are aluminium-clad timber frame windows?
Also known as composite or alu-clad windows, these units comprise a timber frame overlaid with a powder-coated aluminium profile externally. Originally designed to improve the life expectancy of traditional timber windows, today’s alu-clad windows are now known to offer more than merely an improved lifespan.
What are the advantages?
Maintenance
Unlike traditional timber windows, alu-clad windows require virtually no maintenance. The timber is protected from the elements by the tough, powder coated aluminium, which only needs to be kept clean. This protection is indispensable, particularly for properties in coastal locations where marine grade aluminium is used.
Performance
In the thermal performance department, alu-clad windows are vastly superior toall-aluminium windows. Wood, unlike aluminium, has a low thermal conductivity - it's around 800 times more effective as an insulator than aluminium. This makes the timber frame of an alu-clad window an excellent insulator. Additionally, although the aluminium cladding does not contribute to thermal performance in its own right, it can allow for the use of deeper glass units, further improving the performance of the window.
Sustainability
Made predominantly from timber, the manufacturing processes and waste materials of alu-clad windows are more environmentally friendly than those used for all aluminium or UPVC windows. The sawdust produced from the production of our timber window frames, for example, is used to heat the factory.Additionally, the improved thermal efficiency of alu-clad windows can significantly contribute to a reduction in your home’s CO2 emissions and your heating bill.
Style
When choosing new windows, you want something that will complement the design of your property and enhance its overall look. Our alu-clad windows come in a variety of styles and are available in a range of different profiles. They can be finished in any RAL colour and in dual colours, meaning that you can opt for one colour on the inside and a completely different colour on the outside. The aluminium provides a sleek, contemporary look externally, while the timber provides a warm, soft feel internally. Alu-clad windows are aesthetically pleasing and allow you to enjoy versatile design features both internally and externally.
Alu-clad timber windows can be either double or triple-glazed. Triple glazing provides homeowners a marked increase – 40-45% - in thermal performance from double glazed alternatives, meaning greater comfort, lower heating bills, and an uplift in property value. These windows and doors are durable, secure and aesthetically pleasing - and they're not just for Passive Houses, either.
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