How Wood is better than UPVC??
Energy Efficient
Wood is more energy efficient due to being naturally warm
Durable
Wood can be restored to its original condition which can affect the appearance and value of your home
Aesthetically Pleasing
High-quality wood windows are more aesthetically pleasing which will drastically increase the value of your home compared with uPVC
Durable
Wood has a longer lifespan than uPVC
How wood Windows are more Energy Efficient & Eco Friendly??
When it comes to energy efficiency, wood will always have an upper hand due to the natural benefits found in it. For example, wood is warmer by nature compared to uPVC which will act as a natural insulator in your home. UPVC, on the other hand, is a cold material that takes longer to warm up which means you will insulate less warmth in your home.
Wood is a much more sustainable resource compared to uPVC. The frames of uPVC windows can take up to 9 times more energy to create compared to a wooden frame.
A high number of co2 emissions produced and waste left over by uPVC is also a concerning problem for the environment.
BFP uses wood derived from responsible wood sources in order to reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the environment
Wood Provides Slimmer Window Profiles & Details
All the heritage windows are mostly constructed out of wood. Do you wonder why heritage windows are made of wood? The fine details and slim profiles that are often associated with heritage windows can only be done in wood as it is next to impossible to replicate this level of detail with uPVC.
UPVC Windows Cannot Be Repaired
Contrary to belief, UPVC can’t be restored to its original condition, unlike wood.
Wood requires varnishing, weatherproofing and maintenance to keep them in their original condition. By maintaining your wood windows, you’ll get a longer lifespan in terms of appearance and performance. Although it does require slightly more work than uPVC, but you will actually save more money in the long run as you could see 50 years out of your wooden windows with proper maintenance compared to around 20 years with uPVC.Â
