The case for a wooden conservatory

If you’re looking for a conservatory, you are probably overwhelmed with choices and don’t know where to start.

From simple glass rooms to sumptuous extensions, choosing what you spend your money on can be an exciting, yet daunting task. You will probably consider the size conservatory you’d like, followed by the style that would best fit the character of your home and how much it’s going to cost.

One of the most important decisions you will make when choosing your conservatory is what material it is made from. From PVC and metal to sustainable hard wood, the possibilities are endless.
At Rural Timber Window Company, it may come as no surprise that wooden conservatories come up trumps. Here’s our top three reasons why:

1) Aesthetics
We know that the woods used to build our conservatories are of an exceptional quality – and it shows.
Compared to their PVC counterparts, wooden structures look chic, elegant and can be more sympathetically designed to fit any house style, period, modern, or anything in between.
The wood also offers a nod to the outside world, seamlessly blending the inside and outside.

2) Hand-crafted quality
All of our timber conservatories are crafted within building regulations by highly experienced joiners in our own workshops.
During this process, we listen to our clients to understand their needs and vision, and create quality, bespoke pieces that are far stronger than a machine-built plastic equivalent.

3) Versatility
We use the finest grade, rot resistant woods such as oak, accoya and sapele, taken from sustainable forests.
We can apply any stain or finish you choose – and if in years to come you change your mind, you’re not restricted in the same way as you are with a PVC offering.

Our hardwood structures offer comfort every day of the year. With multiple glazing options available, we can advise on everything conservatory – design, building, energy efficiency, building regulations, glazing to name but a few.

As purveyors of hardwood, we can also design and produce timber windows, doors, and bi-fold doors to be in keeping with your conservatory.

To discuss your ideas or to get some advice, please call us on 01905 841199.

 

Renovating Your Home? Try Bespoke Wooden Windows

Renovating Your Home? Try Bespoke Wooden Windows

If you’re looking to renovate your home or you’re planning a self-build, you’ll want to source the very best products that will help to enhance your property, extend its life and increase its value. At The Rural Timber Window Company we specialise in crafting fully bespoke wooden windows that not only look spectacular, but are built to last and perform extremely well against the elements.

Unlike standard made to measure window frames, you can expect a quality and character from bespoke wooden windows that exactly matches your preferences and sets your home apart.

 Why choose wooden windows?

PVCu is the common material choice for windows in the UK, particularly in new housing developments. Aluminium frames have recently grown in popularity and are also more energy-efficient than PVCu. However, wooden window frames are frequently used in conservation areas, and by homeowners who want to take advantage of the benefits of natural materials.

  • Wooden window frames made from sustainable sources are the most environmentally-friendly option. It’s estimated that PVC waste could rise to 6.4 million tonnes by 2020. Instead wooden windows can come with a negative GWP (global warming potential), meaning that over the long-term they can actually help to reduce the level of CO2 in the atmosphere.
  •  Wooden windows provide great natural insulation to retain heat within your home and maintain a comfortable temperature. In doing so they again help to reduce energy consumption and emissions, which could lower your energy bills and your carbon footprint.
  • Bespoke timber windows can potentially last a lifetime with the right care. PVCu windows on average last 20-25 years, but wooden windows can withstand the elements and general wear and tear when maintained, and are in most cases easier to maintain than PVCu.
  • You can easily paint and varnish your wooden frames to improve their performance and keep them looking attractive. Plus, you can choose from a variety of wood types to best suit your home and your budget.

We use wood from managed sources and have been producing custom windows, doors and conservatories for more than 30 years. Our hand-crafted timber and sustainable wood frames are environmentally friendly, thermally efficient and of excellent quality.

If you’re looking for bespoke wooden windows or timber windows to complement your home, you can call us for a quote today on 01905 841199.

 

Why so many of us choose the Sapele Front Door

sapele hardwood doors stratford upon avonWhy so many of us choose the Sapele Front Door

Despite technology coming up with some strong competition, wooden doors remain as popular as ever. At Rural Timbers, we know that wood can provide all the factors you would look for in a good front door. Strong and durable, versatile and beautiful, a solid wood door delivers both the safety and protection you need and the warm welcoming factor that we all desire in what is the portal to our home.

If you have decided that wood is for you, then the next step is to consider which type of wood is best for your home. There are so many hardwoods that you can choose from, each with their own set of properties. At Rural Timbers, we only supply quality hard wood doors, as we know they will last for years and years. There is no wrong choice but, aesthetically, woods have different properties and appeal for many reasons so it is worth spending some time thinking about what you want and what suits your personal taste. One choice you may want to consider is sapele. Less popular than oak these days, it is an extremely handsome wood that more than fulfils the criteria for a good front door.

Sapele is mostly grown in the rain forests of West Africa and at Rural Timbers we ensure that our sapele supply is directly from sustainable forests. The origin of this wood makes it ideal for our British weather, as it is quite resistant to wood rot. Sapele is known to be an exceptional quality timber. As a moderately hard hardwood, with typical strength and durability properties, it has a random grain effect and a marked and regular stripe pattern that makes each door unique.

However, the reason that a sapele door is often chosen over its rivals is the colour that it provides. Often likened to mahogany, sapele has a reddish – brown colour that naturally darkens with time. This appealing trait means that it looks good and stays looking good. It can blend with the exterior of any home, but is often extremely popular with red bricked homes, where the two reddish hues perfectly complement each other.

As with many of the solid wood doors we supply and fit, a sapele door can look however you want it to, and can be stained or painted to your specifications. If you would like to know more or would like to see our sapele door range then contact us on 01905 841199 or contact us here for a free, no obligation quotation.

An excellent guide to the Rural Timber Services

An excellent guide to the Rural Timber Services

If you’re in need of a bespoke conservatory, you’ve come to the right place. But, did you know that we offer more than just conservatories? If not, you’re in store for a pleasant surprise. Here is our guide to all of our services, so sit back and relax as we transport you into a world of all things timber.

Conservatories

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Our highly experienced craftsmen can design and build a conservatory to meet all your requirements. If you have a home that could do with an additional room, perhaps for those cosy late evenings in, or a prep room for a barbeque in the summer, Rural Timber will help transform your initial idea into reality.

We don’t just build. We handle electrical work, underfloor heating, ground and foundation preparation. Our designers will sketch a design that meets your specification almost instantly.

Quick Fact: We use timber from sustainable forests. Examples of the type of wood we use are Oak, Accoya and Sapele.

The main difference between us and other companies is that we offer more than just a conservatory. If you need to update your windows and doors, look no further.

Windows

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Finishing touches are what make a house into a home. To help you create your dream home, or a home with extra value, we offer bespoke window fittings. Double glazed and with all the trimmings, you’ll be keen to show your neighbours and visitors how beautiful your home looks.

Our company offers bay windows and sash windows along with made-to-measure timber window frames, provided in an array of traditional and modern designs.

Quick fact: We are able to match your window frame to any door and colour

No home is complete without the perfect door. So, to finish off, let’s talk about our signature oak doors.

Oak Doors:

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Doors lead you to the heart of your home. They need to look good as well as being secure and safe. Rural Timbers have a variety of hardwood doors that you can choose from, as well as the option of creating a bespoke door just for you. From the initial design stage to the installation, we will ensure that you receive a five star service.

We are passionate about being eco-friendly, which is why we use materials that are sustainable and sourced from renewable forests. Our hardwood doors are biodegradable unlike PVCu which is the typical material used by other companies.

Be wise and save money. As well as being eco-friendly, the materials that we use will last you almost a lifetime which means that you won’t need to replace them because of wear and tear.

Being a local firm based in Worcester, we are pleased to say that we offer great customer service. Making such changes to your home can be a stressful event, but we aim to minimise this by being on hand at any time.

Book a FREE consultation with one of our friendly team today by calling 01905 841199.