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What does it mean to be a member of the Wood Window Alliance?

It means we are committed to delivering a consistently high quality of product and service - windows that are beautiful, high performance, energy-efficient, durable, low maintenance, repairable, sustainable and secure.

It means we are committed to driving standards higher still, to make wood once again the number one choice for windows.

The brandmark is your guarantee that our windows meet the independently audited quality criteria of the Wood Window Alliance.

To earn the right to become a member, we have to provide proof that our windows:

  • Meet or exceed the minimum standards set out in BS 644, the main British Standard for wood windows, or equivalent standards from other countries
  • Meet or exceed the performance standards for wind and weather resistance of BS 6375 Part 1
  • Meet or exceed the minimum performance standards for operational aspects of BS 6375 Part 2, or equivalent standards from other countries
  • Are accredited by an independent UK or European body to prove compliance with those standards
  • Are manufactured from sustainable timber
  • Have service life warranties for durability, paint life, ironmongery and insulated glass units
  • Meet or exceed the UK Building Regulations recommendations for energy efficiency

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