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How do I glaze a timber window?
Glazing timber windows is an important aspect of window maintenance and it can also add […]
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What does FSC chain of custody mean?
What does FSC chain of custody mean? The Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC®-STD-40-004) is an […]
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Developing a 3-Part Security Bead with PDS
Working with PDS Qwood released a 3-part Security Bead in late 2022. This group of […]
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Gowercroft: Manufacturing Timber Windows and Doors with Qwood
Qwood Profiles Machining glazing bars and beads for windows and doors can be very labour-intensive, […]
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Qwood Fitting Videos and Fitting Guides
Qwood Sliding Sash Beads Fitting Videos Click here to download fitting guide parting and staff […]
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Why do joiners use Qwood?
Don’t take our word for it. Listen to what other joineries have to say about […]
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How do I work with Qwood?
Use Straight Out of Box Qwood is a complete ‘out of the box solution’. The moment Qwood arrives […]
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How do I use Qwood?
Use Qwood in the same way you use timber. That means you can fix Qwood […]
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What colours is Qwood available in?
Qwood is supplied in its natural colour for painting. The natural colour of Qwood reflects […]
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What security standards can Qwood be used to obtain?
Qwood has been used in timber windows that have achieved the following security standards: BS […]
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Where is the wood from in Qwood?
Where is the wood from in Qwood? Do my window beads come from a sustainable […]
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How fire resistant is Qwood?
Timber beads in fire doors have long been viewed as one of the weakest parts […]
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What is a bolection mould?
A bolection mould is a moulding which projects beyond the face of a frame or […]
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What is Qwood?
Qwood composite timber profiles can be integrated into windows and doors to add beauty and […]
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What timber glazing systems are available?
Qwood may offer the perfect glazing system to you for your timber Windows. Both wet […]
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How do I increase the life of my timber windows?
The demand for traditional timber windows has recently been revived due to home owners, builders […]
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How do I curve QWood beads?
How can you curve QWood beads? QWood beads are timber composite profiles for windows and […]
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How do I deal with bent glazing beads?
The beads on my timber window have bent, what should I do? How to solve […]
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What is the best clip-in parting bead for sliding sash windows?
Qwoods innovative new parting and staff beads compliment the popular conservation range from Qwood. The use […]
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How do I paint Qwood?
The highly smooth surface finish of Qwood gives an immaculate painted finish. There are a […]
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What is the finish on Qwood in a timber window like?
Once Qwood is fitted to a timber window it is impossible to tell the difference between a […]
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