What are the things to consider as you are planning to put in new windows in a house? It does not really matter if its a new house or one that is being refurbished. Apart from placement, design and size the obvious question would be what material to use. The question stems from a point of view of the importance that windows play to the house. They are not just a means of people being able to see the inside of the house or look out or simply for ventilation. Windows can change the entire outlook of the place. So careful consideration has to be made.

It seems that the general consensus is that hardwood windows are longer lasting. When getting a quotation the natural instinct is to balk at the high cost of hardwood as compared to softwood. There is definitely a reason for this.

The reason for the dilemma is the significantly more expensive of the two are hardwoods. If price was not a factor there would be no debate as to which material most people would pick. Unfortunately it is a factor but there are several sound reasons for this.

The quality is incomparable. Hardwoods are simply grand. They look better are more durable and are to all intents and purposes maintenance free. Whereas softwoods will last for quite a long stretch if maintained properly they will eventually over a long period of time work out to almost the same price as hardwoods with a whole lot more effort., A good hardwood window frame will last and last while the tropical varieties of both are not recommended the softwood variety will still be more susceptible to mold, rot and warping in the extreme weather patterns especially in Europe and America.

Well taken care of they might last for quite a long time but still not as long as hardwoods. Take the example of a holiday home that is underutilized and often left unoccupied for long periods of time especially during winter. If you used waterproof alkyd based paint the wood will not recover as the moisture that managed to seep in is trapped and causes rot. Linseed paints are vapor permeable and much better for any kind of wood.

The problem with the current paints being manufactured that are alkyd based is that they do not allow the wood to dry out on its own. They are basically too waterproof. Linseed paint will let the wood breathe and not leave cracks or nasty paint peels and hence you will be less exposed to the dangers of mold or rot. There are quite a number of softwoods that are durable if well taken care of without having to use often poisonous treatments.

However for as long as money is not a hindrance Teak, Mahogany and European oak are all great hardwoods that you can use knowing that your window frames will be intact even when the rest of the house is falling apart.

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