Your new timber windows and doors will require a little bit of maintenance and, with care, will last far beyond the terms of the guarantees, even 60 years. Wood is a natural product and will encounter movement to cause hairline paint cracks, particularly at the joints, when exposed to the elements or changing temperatures.
The paint cracks can be maintained with filler and touch-up paint. is quite simple and does not require deep sandingor burning off paint. Leaving the external paint cracks exposed to weather for too long can result in an extensive water ingress, resulting in severe damage of the wood. To avoid this, we advise to carrying out an annual inspection to clean with wet cloth and maintain where necessary.
