Advancements in the timber industry and a greater understanding of environmental issues are leading to a resurgence in the popularity of wood windows over PVCu, according to Scotts of Thrapston Ltd.
The joinery manufacturer said that it had seen “tremendous growth” in demand for timber windows, with restorations and the need to “improve rather than move” driving interest.
This was underpinned by a growing acknowledgement of the “way in which timber is prepared and treated, which now means that it lasts longer and presents low maintenance demands”.
“The use of inappropriate windows and exterior doors is often cited by estate agents as being one of the main reasons for buyers being put off from buying a particular property,” said Scotts chairman David Scott.
“It is widely accepted that PVCu can have an adverse effect when it comes to valuing period properties in particular and with many people now choosing to improve, rather than move, we are seeing a tremendous growth in the number of people wishing to return to timber windows and doors for reasons of both aesthetics and value,” said Julia Berrie, marketing manager at Scotts.
