Knowledge Bank

Below is a list of the latest knowledge from Qwood. Click on any one to see further details.

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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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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 Glaze a Timber Window?

How Do I Glaze a Timber Window? Timber windows can be glazed using several different […]

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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 paint Qwood?

Yes, Qwood can be painted. Qwood timber composite profiles are supplied in their natural colour […]

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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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How Do I Work With Qwood?

How Do I Work With Qwood? Qwood is designed to be worked using many of […]

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How Does Part Q Effect Joineries Making Timber Windows?

Enhancing Security: Understanding Part Q and Timber Windows In today’s ever-evolving construction landscape, security is […]

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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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Qwood and Dark Colours

Qwood and Dark Colours: Understanding Thermal Performance Dark-coloured windows and doors have become increasingly popular, with […]

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Qwood Clips: Achieving the Best Installation Performance 

Qwood Clips: Achieving the Best Installation Performance Qwood clip systems have been developed to help […]

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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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The Beads on My Timber Window Have Bent, What Should I Do?

The Beads on My Timber Window Have Bent, What Should I Do? If the glazing […]

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Unveiling the Advantages of Qwood Composite Profiles for Manufacturing Timber Windows and Doors

Unveiling the Advantages of Qwood Composite Profiles for Manufacturing Timber Windows and Doors Timber windows […]

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What Colours is Qwood Available in?

Qwood is supplied in its natural colour for painting. The natural colour comes from the […]

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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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What Is a 3-Part Security Bead?

What Is a 3-Part Security Bead? A 3-Part Security Bead is a secure glazing system […]

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What is a bolection mould?

A bolection mould is a decorative moulding that projects beyond the face of a door […]

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What is PAS24?

PAS 24 is a UK security standard for doorsets and windows. It sets out test […]

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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 is Secured by Design?

What Is Secured by Design? A Guide to SBD, PAS 24 and Secure Windows and […]

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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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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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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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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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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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Which nail gun should I use to staple Qwood clips?

For stapling the clips when fitting Qwood’s Staff and Parting Beads, it is recommended to […]

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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 […]