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Maintenance of Wood-Effect uPVC Windows

How do you maintain wood-effect uPVC windows? The answer is refreshingly short.

How they differ

Timber windows look beautiful and have real character, but wood absorbs moisture — so it swells, warps, and eventually rots. It also needs regular painting or sealing to hold off that decay, and termites will target it.

uPVC absorbs almost no water, so it won't swell, warp, or rot. It needs no painting, and termites have no interest in it.

How they compare

Look for this

  • Wipe with mild soapy water
  • No painting or re-staining, ever
  • No sealing or rot treatment
  • Keep tracks and drainage clear
  • Occasional light hardware lubrication

Our honest take

That's the whole routine — and it's the entire point. A wood-effect uPVC window gives you the timber look while asking for none of timber's annual painting and sealing.

Questions

Frequently asked

How do you maintain wood-effect uPVC windows?

Wipe with mild soapy water, keep tracks and drainage clear, and lightly lubricate the hardware occasionally. No painting, staining, sealing, or rot treatment — ever.

Does the wood effect need re-staining?

No — unlike real timber, the finish is part of the profile. There's nothing to re-apply.

Will it fade in the sun?

Quality UV-stable finishes resist fading well.

From our range

What we make

uPVC Sliding Windows

Multi-track windows that need no swing space.

uPVC Casement Windows

Side-hung sashes for full airflow and the tightest seal.

uPVC Performance Systems

Double-glazed acoustic and thermal windows.

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