Why do you prefer KUDOS woodal frames ?

• ..a solution with all the benefits of timber windows, but without the hassle of maintenance.

• ...a slimmer, cleaner look than most uPVC windows and a profile that can be designed to suit both traditional and contemporary styles.

• ...to extend the lifespan of traditional timber windows with an external aluminium profile which protects the wood against the elements.

• ...to minimise maintenance with durable powder coated RAL colours or anodised aluminium finish.

What is a Composite Door?

Just as the name suggests, the construction of a composite windows & door combines different materials. They consist of an outer frame (aluminium), subframe (aluminium) and a solid core (wood). This combination of materials gives a composite windiows& doors their unique strengths, making for some of the most durable, strong and low maintenance solutions available on the market nowadays.

Alu-clad windows (aluminium-timber composite windows) combine the best qualities of wood and aluminium.

They are strong, beautiful and low maintenance.

These aluminum wood composite windows and doors offer external low-maintenance and strength, combined with the natural warmth and beauty of the wooden frame inside.

All the aluclad products provide superior protection against the weather, with a tough, high-performance exterior ensuring superior thermal and acoustic insulation.

A blend of 40 percent wood fiber by weight, mostly reclaimed from Andersen manufacturing processes, with 60 percent thermoplastic polymer by weight, some of which is also reclaimed.

Composite windows and doors are made from a combination of materials, such as wood, metal (aluminum), and vinyl or another plastic. The materials work together as a composite to provide unique properties that are typically superior to the individual materials in isolation.

Composite windows are the most recent addition to the lineup of window & door materials: wood/timmber, aluminum, vinyl/fibreglass, clads and composite.

Through wood (timber) windows can last a lifetime if properly maintained, the cost of maintenance adds to the overall cost of the window. On the other hand, PVC windows do not need to be maintained every 10 years but may suffer discolouration or fading after 30 years and are often replaced. They are also cheaper, yes, but in terms of performance, design and reliability they are far away from wood.

So What’s The Best Solution? Aluminium Wood Composite Windows

So what you need is a type of window that can be stylish, energy efficient, with a linear maintenance cost that over a 60-year period could be cheaper than PVC and Timber. Wood Aluminum Composite Windows.

Aluminium Composite windows can potentially last for many years to come. They are not only highly engineered products with the latest performance and technology, they can also match the profiles and the look of traditional windows.

Made from fully recycled and natural products

Cost

• Composite windows are more costly than vinyl windows but less expensive than wood or aluminum-wood clad window frames

Energy-efficiency

• Composite windows are made of a solid material that is a good thermal insulator, they can be as much as 2 times more efficient than hollow chamber vinyl but comparable to solid wood and clad windows.

Aesthetics

• Interior offers wood on the inside that can be stained or painted.

• Exteriors come in a variety of colours.

Maintenance

• These windows combine the strength of wood with the rot-resistance and low maintenance of aluminium.

• Our composite windows won’t rot, fade, blister or peel.

• Our products feature advanced craftsmanship, seamless lines.

Real glazing bars separatin the window into multiple panes of glass is available in the following sizes: 70 mm, 84 mm and 104 mm.

Our windows made with composite material can offer a wide range of colors

65% of aluminum

% 35 timber

Aluminum-Clad Wood Window Benefits:

• Durability—Aluminum-clad windows offer the traditional look of wood with the strength of extruded aluminum. They provide excellent structural integrity for a lifetime of dependable performance. The extruded aluminum frame protects the wood window from harsh weather and damage from insects and decay. It’s also dent-resistant.

• Energy Efficiency—Our aluminum-clad wood windows offer great thermal efficiency and interior comfort. Wood is a non-conductive material which helps keep the cold/heat out and maintain a consistent temperature within the home. Our aluminum-clad windows come standard with Low- E glass and can be ordered to meet ENERGY STAR® requirements for your area.

• Improved Home Value—By choosing aluminum-clad wood windows for your new construction home, you can ultimately increase the resale potential. They add value with their durability and aesthetic appeal.

• Design Flexibility—Customize your aluminum clad wood windows to complement your home. Choose from a variety of window styles to find the best fit. Create a stunning arrangement by combining multiple window styles. Further customize the look of your window with a variety of paint and stain options.

Customization:

Our aluminum-clad wood windows offer the timeless beauty of wood windows with an easy-to-maintain aluminum clad exterior.

They’re available in a variety of styles including:

• Double Hung

• Casement

• Awning

• Picture

• Geometric

• Bay or Bow

The natural, clear wood interior can be stained or painted to complement your home’s unique design. We also offer white, off-white and black prefinished wood interiors. For the aluminum exterior, choose from 46 colors ranging from natural and vibrant shades to dramatic dark colors for eye-catching curb appeal. Accentuate your home’s design with architecturally inspired grille profiles and patterns.

Combined with a double glazed pane the composite window became a true energy window.