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Replacement wood windows for a 2 listed Oast. Should twe choose multi-layer Engineered Meranti timber sections stained to look like oak or hard wood frames in European Oak?

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.50 PM

Hi we are trying to decide between two deffierent types of double glazing for our grade 2 listed oast. We do not want to paint the window frames but to have them a natural oak colour. We are not allowed to have UPVC so are trying to decide between multi-layer Engineered Meranti timber sections stained and oiled to look like oak or bespoke hard wood frames in European Oak which would be oiled. We need to have a low maintenance option as we retire soon. Please help me understand the pros and cons of each. Many thanks.

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2 Answers

Charlie Carpentry

Rating: 5 out of 5
Newport, Gwent
If your property is worth the money go for european oak, it will last considerably longer than 30 years! You did not state which hardwood would be in oak frames. Would suggest oak again or sapele. Meranti is used as very commonly, but is really a cheap option. For listed use the best - oak.
Answered20 May 2012
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Anonymous user

Hi there I would go for re engineered multilayer timber every time,it gives a fantastic finish,is low maintenance and has a 30 year anti rot guarantee,feel free to contact me for more details regards Sean Davis
Answered10 April 2012
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