Sustainably sourced and built to last
When deciding which hardwood, softwood, or modified timber to use in constructing your windows and doors, you’ll need to consider various factors, not least your budget.
At Sashed, we only use premium-grade, sustainably sourced timbers, all of which are dehumidified and treated before their manufacture. Our products are spray painted in the factory with four coats of microporous paint or stain to give them a flawless and enduring finish. With good care and maintenance, this factory coating will protect your chosen timber from degradation for many years.
A modified timber which is treated with a non-toxic acetylation process for exceptional durability, this is the premium choice for most of our customers.
The perfect choice for staining or lacquering, this dense hardwood is favoured as people like to see the grain which adds warmth and authenticity to your design.
Meranti is a ubiquitous hardwood that’s lighter in weight and known for its durability. Its grain also has an aesthetic appeal that adds warmth. This combination makes it the most popular choice for most of our customers. It’s suitable for both painting and staining.
Larch has an attractive appearance with a distinctive colour and grain. It’s a great choice for staining or lacquering. Compared to other softwoods Larch is dense and strong, providing longevity and stability.
As an engineered softwood, our pine is finger-jointed for extra strength. It’s a lighter coloured timber that delivers a smooth finish when painted.
To help you decide on the most suitable timber choice for your property we have summarised the main characteristics of the timbers we offer in the table below.
Detail
Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
Softwood Larch
Hardwood Meranti
Hardwood Oak
Accoya™
Certified for sustainability
Yes
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill (PEFC Certified)
Yes
– Softwood Larch (PEFC Certified)
Yes
– Hardwood Meranti (PEFC Certified)
Yes
– Hardwood Oak (PEFC Certified)
Yes
– Accoya™ (See this page)
Recyclable and non-toxic
Yes
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
Yes
– Softwood Larch
Yes
– Hardwood Meranti
Yes
– Hardwood Oak
Yes
– Accoya™
Density (Mean, kg/m3)
510
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
550
– Softwood Larch
710
– Hardwood Meranti
720
– Hardwood Oak
592
– Accoya™
Hardness (Janka scale, Newtons)
2420
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
3290
– Softwood Larch
3570
– Hardwood Meranti
4980
– Hardwood Oak
4100
– Accoya™
Resistance to shrinking/warping
3 Star
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
4 Star
– Softwood Larch
4 Star
– Hardwood Meranti
4 Star
– Hardwood Oak
5 Star
– Accoya™
Resistance to decay and insects
3 Star
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
4 Star
– Softwood Larch
4 Star
– Hardwood Meranti
4 Star
– Hardwood Oak
5 Star
– Accoya™
Thermal performance over time
3 Star
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
4 Star
– Softwood Larch
4 Star
– Hardwood Meranti
4 Star
– Hardwood Oak
5 Star
– Accoya™
Paint warranty (with regular maintenance)
8 Years
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
10 Years
– Softwood Larch
10 Years
– Hardwood Meranti
10 Years
– Hardwood Oak
12 Years
– Accoya™
Rot and anti-fungal timber warranty
20 Years
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
25 Years
– Softwood Larch
30 Years
– Hardwood Meranti
30 Years
– Hardwood Oak
50 Years
– Accoya™
Finish when spray painted
Completely smooth
– Softwood Pine with Hardwood Cill
Completely smooth
– Softwood Larch
Warm textured grain
– Hardwood Meranti
Slight grain
– Hardwood Oak
Completely smooth
– Accoya™
of our customers opt for Oak
The result of more than 80 years’ research and development, Accoya™ is a natural wood that is created by taking sustainably sourced, fast-growing softwood that has been modified through an innovative non-toxic process called acetylation. Its creators have combined a long-established wood modification technique with leading-edge proprietary technology to produce a premium, high-performance material.
Like all our timbers, Accoya™ is made from sustainable sources and is fully certified for sustainability. It’s also wholly recyclable. You’ll find that this wood forms an effective barrier to mould and insects. What’s more, it’s guaranteed against timber rot for 50 years above ground, and 25 years in underground moisture or fresh water.
Browse remarkable transformations led by the team at Sashed.
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Sash windows and bespoke arched joinery for a Barnes Conservation Area home Located on Glebe Road in SW13, this.
Perched on Longstone Avenue with views over Roundwood Park, Sashed was commissioned to craft a bespoke timber front door.
As a company, we are committed to supporting sustainable development.
Starting the process with Sashed couldn’t be easier. Click below to get a quote from our team or book an onsite survey so we can assess your requirements in greater detail and bring your vision to life.
