Glossary

– Qwood – The undisputed innovator of the composite timber beading solution for the timber window & door market.

– FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council®, an organisation that promotes sustainable forest management.

– PEFC – Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, an organisation that promotes sustainable forest management.

– BWF – British Wood Working Federation (Click here to visit their website)

– WWA – Wood Window Alliance (Click here to visit their website)

– Casement window – A type of window.

– Sliding Sash window – A traditional window, traditionally in timber. 

– Bolection Mould – A moulding which projects beyond the face of a panel or frame.

– Parting Bead – This is a long narrow seal which is best in Qwood. Its fitted to create separate channels for the top and bottom sash to run in and holds the sashes in place. It is also used to help weatherproof the window.

– Staff Bead  – Used around the edge of the Box Frame to hold the bottom sash in place and create a seal to prevent heat from escaping and to improve the energy efficiency of the window