Frequently asked questions about the use of wood outdoors, door-window systems, installation, maintenance, insulation…
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Why Wood?

Natural

Wood as a building material is one of the limited number of raw materials that can be used in production, perhaps to the smallest part. No piece of wood – including sawdust – remains as waste in factories. This feature is an indication that wood, which is already a part of nature, is at peace with nature during and after production. Perhaps because of this feature, it has a much wider usage area compared to all other materials used in buildings. It is even possible to finish a building using only wooden materials, starting from the structural system to the furniture inside.

It has an advantage over artificially produced materials in terms of thermal insulation. It is used as a solid section and does not require details such as thermal chambers or thermal bridges to increase insulation values. As a result, it does not require additional support plates or similar details to structurally maintain it. The widespread use of wood in construction, particularly in Scandinavian countries like Finland, is a testament to its superior thermal insulation properties.

It also exhibits indispensable properties in terms of sound insulation. The main purpose of decorative wooden materials, which are frequently used in concert halls, is to increase the sound quality in the environment.

Wood has a lifespan that cannot be compared to many other building materials. Wooden structures that have stood for centuries are the most beautiful evidence of this. Wood is repairable and easy to work with. It does not release toxic gases when burned and can continue to stand even after being burned. This is evidenced by the images we see after forest fires, where tree trunks continue to stand even after being exposed to high temperatures.

The ability to repair worn wooden surfaces with simple techniques and the ability to repaint them multiple times further extends the lifespan of wood in practice.

Wood represents warmth in the places it is used. The doors and windows we see around us may claim to resemble wood even if they are not made of wood. However, you can only truly feel the naturalness and warmth of wood in genuine wood; not in imitations.

The color and fiber structure, which is unique to each type of wood, provides aesthetically different uses for wood. Therefore, it is one of the most used and oldest building materials in terms of architecture. Pattern variations on the wooden surface differ even according to the cut shape of the wood. It is even possible to find rich alternatives depending on whether the cut is root or stem. And when we add the unlimited variety of trees to these, the dimensions of the usage possibilities will be even more understandable.

Wooden windows integrate with the interior furniture in perfect harmony. The variety in surface coatings can meet all aesthetic requirements. With a special treatment applied to the coating surface, the texture of the wood can be brought to the fore even more and a warmer and more inviting atmosphere can be created by giving the wood an “aged” look.

Natural wood breathes. It is not exposed to any substances that threaten human health during the production process. Even in the painting process, water-based products that are completely in harmony with nature are used. Compared to solvent-based products, they are both environmentally friendly and do not hinder the wood from breathing. The ability of wood to breathe means facilitating the exchange of moisture between the indoor environment and the outside. While preventing condensation on these surfaces, it is also beneficial for health. Some materials used in the common practice of thermal insulation today are heavily debated due to their lack of moisture permeability.

It brings comfort to living spaces. The use of wood significantly reduces indoor pollution, the decrease in indoor air quality, the creation of artificial electromagnetic fields, and the emission of harmful emissions. It enhances biothermal breathability.

In fact, the tree is a part of nature, starting from the growth stage, and is nothing but the water and solar energy they consume.

Wooden windows are often compared to PVC windows in terms of price. However, the mistake of considering only the initial cost is frequently made here. Considering the period of use, there are serious differences between these raw materials. The fact that the wood is repairable makes the difference in this lifetime even more. Wooden structures are among the longest standing structures throughout history.

One of the points where the use of wood is most criticized is the cutting of trees for raw materials. In fact, there is a misconception here, because most of the wood material traded in the world is a product of forestry. Here, only trees that have reached a certain age are cut down and new saplings are planted in their place. This is an application that actually contributes to the environment, since the oxygen release of young trees is higher. This is a process that is maintained and kept under control, which is actually supported by the states. Of course, this is impossible to say about the threatened species. The existence of wrong practices in some places cannot be denied.

The energy required in the production of laminated wood is approximately 300 kWh/t and this amount is quite low compared to the amount of energy required for the production of other building materials (The amount of energy required for the production of aluminum is 72500 kWh/t, the amount of energy required for steel is 3500 kWh/t).

Why Wood – Aluminium?

Durable

Aluminum is a material that is extremely resistant to exterior conditions. It shows better properties against corrosion than many metals.

The durable structure of aluminium allows it to maintain its structure for many years without the need for maintenance on the exterior.

Aluminum’s anodizing and different paint options allow it to remain intact for 30-40 years on the exterior. Considering the economic life of the buildings, this period greatly expands the usage areas of aluminum.

Questions

What does laminated wood mean?

Laminated wood is the whole formed by gluing and pressing the defected wooden parts on top of each other or side by side.
Since the wood fibers are pressed in different directions in lamination, the mechanical behaviour of wood is prevented. This means lifetime good heat and sound insulation in window systems.

Finger joint system is the reassembly of wooden board pieces that have been freed from defects by threading (to increase the adhesion surface) with the help of special knives.

Yes, wooden windows need maintenance. Although this maintenance need may differ according to the facade of the window and external climatic conditions, it is between 4 and 8 years. This is an average day’s work and we also provide this service if you request it from us (for our own products only).

It is not a completely fire resistant material (non-combustible), but it does not emit toxic gases during fire and continues to maintain its integrity even after burning. These are often lifesavers.

Definitely yes. In fact, some accessory groups such as sliding systems work more smoothly on wooden windows.

In fact, such problems are also the reason why wood is laminated. Since wood is a material that continues to live even after it is cut, problems such as turning and working could be experienced due to moisture differences, but such problems are avoided with the lamination technique, and the life of your windows is ensured to be longer than all other materials.

Yes. The origin of wood and insulation problems are sagging problems from time to time in the wings.  While the use of laminated wood prevents the mechanical behaviours of wood, the use of correct accessories and glass mounting techniques have also eliminated sagging problems.

Insulation applications in buildings have become a common occurrence lately, and it has become an excuse for many people to replace their worn-out windows. Although it may be a bit more challenging in occupied houses, based on our experience, it is more suitable to carry out window renovations before the insulation process. Requesting the insulation team to apply insulation around the window frames (and asking them to be more careful not to damage your new windows) during this stage provides a proper solution in terms of insulation. However, even if these stages have passed, our installation teams will remove the existing frames without causing any damage to the exterior facade and ensure insulation in the right system for you.

The glass commonly used in laminated wood frames is the Isıcam Classic with dimensions of 4+16+4. However, besides this, various thermal insulation glasses (such as Isıcam Comfort, Isıcam Synergy, etc.) and soundproofing glasses produced under the Isıcam brand can also be used seamlessly.

Water-based products are used in wood paints, and these are certified products that are harmless to nature and your health.

Yes, we can complete the installation process of the windows for an average apartment unit within one day after the factory production.

Yes, we provide services to all cities.

No, wooden windows can be painted in any color you desire using covering systems. If a transparent look is desired to showcase the texture of the wood, the natural color of the chosen wood species also influences the final color.

No, laminated wood is formed by stacking natural wood layers of specific thicknesses using special adhesives. It should not be confused with terms like “laminate” that we hear in reference to parquet and other construction materials.

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