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Wooden window frames add warmth and beauty. When the time comes to choose window frames the home owner is faced with a number of choices, amongst these being the material from which the window frames are manufactured. In the majority of cases this choice will boil down to a decision between metal (in most cases aluminium) or wood. Aluminium is hard wearing and versatile and is usually cheaper than the wooden option. However, wood has a number of features that make it the ideal choice for window frames. Firstly wood is undeniably more attractive than metallic finish window frames and secondly the widespread belief that wood is more perishable than aluminium is a fallacy. When properly cared for wooden frames can last just as long as those constructed of metal. Even in coastal areas wooden frames can give decades of reliable service while still looking good, it just takes a bit of tender loving care. As an aside it’s worth noting that aluminium window frames can also take a beating in coastal areas, the salt air can cause pitting and degradation, again it’s just a case of adequate maintenance. Wooden window frames also allow the home owner to exercise his or her creativity. Wooden window frames come in a variety of finishes, textures and colours and can be constructed from a number of different wood types. The great thing about wooden window frames is that they are today an environmentally friendly option that lend every house that they are fitted in a sense of style. The wooden window frames are a ‘green’ option due to the fact that most countries have a policy of sustainable forestry and South Africa is no exception. So if you want an option which will add beauty and value to your home then wooden window frames are a great choice, however remember that the key to enjoying the beauty of wood is to schedule regular maintenance of the window frames. Also remember to source your window frames from a reputable dealer to be assured of quality and if the environment is one of your concerns then make sure that the wood comes from sustainable sources. If you think that wooden window frames would suit your lifestyle and taste then contact MCCoy’s for the finest selection of wooden finishes. You can contact us on 011 704 4746 for our Johannesburg branch, or 012 348 4078 in Pretoria. You can also send us an email at the following address sales@mccoys.co.za.
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