All Bereco’s products can be supplied in either Redwood (Softwood) or Dark Red Merranti (Hardwood). The wood used in the production of all Bereco’s products is quality tested and audited at both manufacturer and fabricator making for a more reliable product.
Both Softwood (Redwood) and Hardwood (DRM) have the following characteristics:
• No Knots
Bereco windows are knot free, therefore the inherent problems associated with resin exudation, that are common in the UK are eliminated.
• Laminated Timber
Our laminates are inherently stronger because any flaws are local to the laminate not the solid section ensuring the whole section is not weakened. Laminates are of the same width and wood structure providing the most favourable technical performance of the whole profile.
• Radial Grain
All Bereco windows are made from defect free timber laminates, with radial or semi radial grain only giving better stability and durability.
• Full range of paint/stain options available
If the stained option is chosen clear faced timber is used ensuring no grain change is visible through finger joints.
• Exceptional Warranties
Bereco offer a 30 year warranty against rot and fungal decay. Please refer to warranties for other product.
Redwood
Hardwood
The 2 pictures
above show the grain difference between softwood and hardwood.
The stain although being the same, the finished colour
is darker for hardwood.Due to the open pore structure
a feature of hardwood is a pitted effect, whereas softwood
has a smoother finish. This has no effect on the performance
of the product and only provides for differing aesthetics
of the window.
