Scandinavian Windows

Luckily, the UK’s climate isn’t far off that of the Scandinavians’, especially Denmark. So it makes a lot of sense to consider construction products from countries who have very similar requirements. The products we import have a strong focus on controllable airtightness and insulation.

Timber Scandinavian Windows

Almost always made from slow-grown Nordic pine, timber Scandinavian windows are a staple item throughout Denmark, Sweden and Norway. If you start talking about windows in any of these countries, people will assume you’re talking about a wooden window.

If they’re looked after, Scandinavian wooden windows should easily last 60 years and beyond. So, if you’re not discouraged by some occasional repainting (we’ve come across a product where the owner didn’t need to touch them for 15 years), this is a great place to start looking.
Our Scandinavian Timber Windows:

STM Sapino

Vrogum Classic

Vrogum Solborg

Aluminium-clad Timber Scandinavian Windows

The obvious problem with timber windows is that most people are discouraged by some potential re-painting. So the obvious solution revolves around protecting the vulnerable part of the timber, so it’ll never need re-painting.

Aluminium-clad timber is exactly what it sounds like. The wooden Scandinavian frame is simply wrapped in a low-gloss protective aluminium cover, so the addition of that metal thankfully doesn’t spoil the thermal properties.

The aim of the low-gloss powder-coating is ultimately to avoid the window suddenly looking like modern, shiny and lower quality aluminium-only systems.
Our Scandinavian Aluminium-Clad Timber Windows:

STM Tinium

Unik Funkis

Thermally-Modified Beech Scandinavian Bifold Doors

Alternatively, what if the timber used in the windows (and doors) were to be modified such that it would be at least 25-35 years before needing any attention? Well…this technology is very new to the windows industry, so not a lot of manufacturers understand how to make this work…

Lacuna are based in Denmark, and use thermally-modified (heat-treated) beech timber in their bifolding systems. Baking the timber creates something new – technically not wood anymore, because all the sugars have been burnt out. So it can’t expand, contract or rot. And, same as aluminium-cladding, the change doesn’t negatively affect thermal properties.
Our Scandinavian Thermally-Modified Bifolds:

Lacuna

The Key Difference Between Composite Window Systems

The Importance of Airtightness and Conserving the Energy in your Home

Window and Glass Insulation Data Explained: U value, G Value, LT Value

External Window Cills for Timber and Composite Windows