Engineered Timber

Engineered timber is made from several flawless cuts of European Redwood. These cuts are then glued, compressed and laminated together in a pattern of alternating wood grains. In the past they would have to source pieces of timber appropriate to the size of the frame. Sourcing timber in that manner is much more wasteful, as the remaining smaller offcuts have no application.

Solid timber is burdened by imperfections, often leading to one of two possible results: either you will receive imperfect timber with knots and/or weak points, or the manufacturer will need to source large pieces of timber that are literally flawless throughout at a premium price. Additionally, timber naturally expands and contracts, twisting in the direction of the grain. As solid timber has one consistent grain throughout the entire cut, the entire length will twist in the same direction which can lead to warping and bowing. Solid timber is therefore more prone to breakages, wear & tear and paint cracking. Engineered timber is 76.5% more stable than solid timber.

There is a common misconception that hardwood is a better material for windows and doors. The logic is that as hardwood is denser, it is sturdier, and therefore better than softwood. However, with regards to wooden windows and doors, the joinery is only required to support the weight of itself and the Double Glazed Unit. To this extent, the density of the wood is mostly irrelevant. The key factors when considering the durability of this type of wooden product are whether it will warp, how it will withstand the elements and whether it can withstand water / moisture. All timber will rot in time if it’s untreated; our windows come with 5 coats of paint and are funcidice and preservative treated to stop that process. In summary, our FSC Certified Engineered Timber is actually more resistant to warping than solid hardwood, and thanks to our multiple layers of Teknos micro-porous paints, they will resist the elements for a lifetime if properly maintained.