A lot of homeowners don’t want to deal with wood, especially if used as frames for windows. It looks so fragile and expensive. It’s a nightmare to maintain.
If you think the same way, then you’re missing out on one of the best elements of a home. A wood-frame window can provide you with a lot of benefits that all together add value to your property:
Insulation
Think of cosy, and log cabins won’t be far behind. But do you ever pause and wonder why you feel all the “magic” in structures like this? The answer is in the material. Wood has an excellent insulating property. In fact, it fares better than steel in this department.
That’s not the better part of the story, though. If you update your windows with something that has better insulation (such as wood), they become more energy efficient. Moreover, you can enjoy as much as 70 per cent ROI from the upgrade.
Beauty
Anything wood looks and feels beautiful. It has a timeless, classic appeal. Combine it with other materials, and it stands out and complements very well.
Wood is also amazing if you want to make your home appear vintage. To be more specific, you can replace modern windows with box sash windows with wood frames. An architectural style that began as early as the Victorian Era, it features vertical panels that slide vertically with the help of pulleys, weights, and cord.
Versatility
There are many different types of wood, as well as finishes. Moreover, you can pair them with various kinds of hardware. Coming up with a gorgeous window design with wood is, therefore, not a problem at all.
While many people are praising vinyl for its affordability, it’s wood that wins when it comes to versatility. You cannot repaint vinyl with other colours, and even though white is clean and minimalist, not everyone likes it.
Durability
Wood is a very durable material it can last for more than 50 years with proper maintenance. Considering this material is not cheap, being able to use it for decades is like getting your ROI a hundredfold.
If you want to make your house look attractive and make it profitable in the future, pay attention to both function and form of your windows. Choose wood.