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Will replacement timber windows and doors add value to my home?

Timber window and door replacements that combine character and performance will almost certainly add value to your home. Whereas PVCu windows, inappropriately specified, can detract from the value of a property. Naomi Cleaver of the Daily Telegraph writes:
"While uPVC windows might be cheaper upfront... if you live in anything other than a new building in a contemporary design those uPVC windows can cost you dear. Taste might be subjective, but it still has a price... a quick call around to agents up and down the country - from Peter Shaw in the Fulham office of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward to Mark Rimell of Strutt & Parker, nationwide specialists in country properties - indicated this overwhelming view: the majority of buyers find uPVC windows a turn-off and typically when making an offer on a property with uPVC windows will reduce it by the several thousand pounds it will cost to replace all those "ghastly windows" with "nice timber ones". Full article here

Who will install my windows?
Our products will be fitted by our own installation teams who share a wealth of over 30 years experience.

What is covered by the guarantee?
If our timber products are used, cleaned and maintained in the correct ways the following guarantees apply:

Softwood timber against rot - 25 years*.
Hardwood timber against rot - 35 years*.
Paint finish - 8 years *.
Stain finish - 6 years*.
Clear finish - 4 years*.
Glass and glazing units - 8 years.
Hardware - supplier warranties apply.
Draught sealing - 2 years*.

* If properly maintained.

Do you sell unpainted / unstained windows and doors?
Yes. We are happy to supply unfinished products but our guarantees will not apply.
When will my windows need re-decorating?
Dependent on geographic location and severe elements exposure we would expect our coatings to last for 5 to 8 years. Re-decorating will not require preparation and each window can be recoated quickly. You may like to talk to us about maintaining your windows for you.

Are timber windows good for the environment?
According to Greenpeace "As long as timber is sourced from properly managed forests...timber windows are by far the best environmental choice" (Greenpeace Briefing: Installing New Windows 1997).
For more information about New Leaf Timber Windows and the environment see our sustainability section.

When will my windows be delivered?
Our lead time fluctuates with demand but generally 8 weeks is the time period from order survey to delivery of products.
What are the payment terms?
When you are happy to proceed with your order we will require a 50% deposit. A further payment is due at time of delivery (40%) and the final balance on completion to your satisfaction.
We accept payment by cheque, debit and credit card and by internet transfer.
A fee will apply to credit card transactions.