Knowledge bank
Below is a list of the latest knowledge from Qwood. Click on any one to see further details.
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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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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What is PAS24?
PAS 24 is a UK security standard for doorsets and windows. It sets out test […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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?
How Do I Work With Qwood? Qwood is designed to be worked using many of […]
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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 comes from the […]
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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 decorative moulding that projects beyond the face of a door […]
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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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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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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?
Yes, Qwood can be painted. Qwood timber composite profiles are supplied in their natural colour […]
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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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