Vrogum Windows: Traditional, Durable Nordic Pine Windows and Doors

Vrogum-Svarre are a relatively small window manufacturer, based on the west coast of Denmark. They differ from many modern factories by their philosophy of maintaining more traditional Danish craftsmen techniques.

In this article, we will talk you through Vrogum’s product range and how each one is unique. For further reading, our product pages go into more detail (linked below each style description).

Performance Qualities of Vrogum Windows

At Enlightened Windows, we offer Vrogum’s entire product range – either via supply and fit, or simply supply-only.

One customer who purchased the windows over 20 years ago is only now going to give the top paint coat a refresh . Excellent timber engineering, light colours, windows installed in locations which are not considered sun traps all help. However, the key is to use non-oil-based paint and dense softwood (at least 450kg/m^3, averaging at 500) with no knots. When inspected annually and regularly maintained, it can result in a product that lasts for decades.

In the UK, most people’s experience of softwood windows is of a product that lasts under 10 years. This is usually due to low grade timber, oil-based paints and timber which contains knots on the face. You will find none of these faults in Vrogum’s windows.

Vrogum produces the finest quality wooden windows which, if carefully maintained, have a significantly long life-span. They use high-density timber, in the form of slow-grown Nordic pine, and German water-based paints from Teknos.

It’s important to avoid oil-based paints on timber windows: as these paints trap moisture in the timber. This results in the windows visibly degrading after a worryingly short amount of time.

All of Vrogum’s units are bespoke to your project.

Vrogum Classic

The “classic” range forms the most popular segment of Vrogum’s options. These are casement windows and doors, made using slow-grown Nordic pine from sustainable FSC forestry.

Vrogum have purposely designed products from their classic range to compliment each other. So, when combining outward-opening windows with entrance doors, sliding doors or tilt-turns, the result will have a consistent style. In addition, Vrogum’s secondary glazing has Class 4 airtightness and an argon-filled double glazing unit.

Compared to most other Danish options, Vrogum’s sightlines are noticeably slimmer and arguably more traditionally British. In a similar fashion, the internal glazing bead means that the exterior lines of the window are clean and flush.

Vrogum Classic product page

Vrogum Solborg

Sliding sash windows from Vrogum are equally as high-performing. Like the classic range, Solborg uses high density Nordic pine; this helps the Uw reach 1.5W/m^2k with double glazing.

Solborg achieves Class 4 airtightness thanks to the inclusion of proper rubber seals (sliding sashes normally use brush “seals”). The sliding part physically separates from the seal when it’s moving, meaning the rubber won’t wear down over time.

Like most modern sliders, these use spring-balancing rather than large boxes and weights.

Vrogum Solborg product page

Vrogum Svarre

Whilst Vrogum designed both Classic and Solborg with a traditional appearance, the company created the Svarre as its ultra-modern option. The majority of the frame is still Nordic pine timber, however the exterior face is something rather special.

The exterior is entirely glass. The outer toughened pane extends from the glazed middle over the timber frame. This creates a completely flush exterior. This allows for very easy cleaning and creates a simply stunning and unique aesthetic for any home.

Svarre windows are all triple glazed, with a toughened outer pane as standard. As a result, the Uw values around 0.8 are possible.

The Svarre product is very different from the rest of the range, and its appearance doesn’t work with every property. Ultimately, we have a variety of photos from previous projects to look through where Svarre has fitted in perfectly. If you would like more information about Vrogum-Svarre’s product range contact us at sales@enlightenedwindows.co.uk

Vrogum Svarre product page

Should You Use Vrogum?

If you’re looking for a timber window system to renovate your home, Vrogum is a fantastic option to consider. In the UK, we have come across multiple homes with Vrogum windows installed a decade or more ago who are still incredibly complimentary about them. We also learned an interesting story where a burglar tried and failed to get through a Solborg window. They concluded the roof to be an easier route in… Danish security is certainly up-to-scratch!

Our experienced installers and carpenters always provide very positive feedback when they work with Vrogum products.

So, the exceptional reputation Vrogum have gained in Denmark has certainly transferred over to Britain.

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