At The Factory

When placing your order with Bereco we start by cutting the timber from the sawmill to length for each window size and configuration ordered. Each cut section is then marked with a series of numbers that denotes the window or doors position on the production schedule of manufacture. Computers are used at all manufacturing positions with order documentation uploaded so paperwork is not needed at each and every stage of production.

An automated CNC machine, the tenon joint machine, now takes the lead based on the product chosen it selects the correct tenon profile for the job profiling each section ready for assembly. Tenons are glued and mechanically pressed creating strengthened joints ready for the timbers first stage of the factory coating treatment process.

Assembled frames now take their first trip through our integrated coating booth; at this stage the frames are getting their initial timber preservative treatment; design to penetrate deep into the timber its offers protection against rot and fungal decay and stabilises the timber against twist and warp.

The sanding process is often an area where shortcuts are made. At our factory there are 3 stages of sanding to ensure the smoothest of finishes on all our wooden windows and doors. Stage 1 after preservative treatment; stage 2 after basecoat application and stage 3 after first topcoat application. The majority of the sanding work is done by hand by trained joiners working as an integrated part of our production line.

All completed frames having received their final coat of paint or stain now have protective strips of ply fitted under the cills and sole selections to prevent any damages to the finish in transit to hardware fitting. At this location locking systems; hinges; balances in the case of sliding sash and restriction devices are installed.

In maintaining the complete supply chain Bereco are also proud to boast that in addition to our sawmill we have a fully operational glass plant on the site of our production facility. The glass plant manufactures from sheet glass double glazed units; state of the art pressure gas filling machines create bespoke sealed units with and without dummy spacer bars just for our wooden windows and doors ensuring we can offer a full 10 year warranty against sealed unit failure. FSC 100% timber bars are then hand applied to the surface of the glass and silicone sealed for enduring weather performance.

Glass and fittings completed; the frames are cleaned from top to bottom and then undergo the scrutiny of our quality checking team. Solely dedicated to checking both the operation and quality of each and every wooden window and door that leaves our production facility their high standards are clear to see.

Now complete your new Bereco timber windows and doors are ready for shipment; we securely palletise them on our FSC 100% recyclable timber pallets ready for onward delivery to you.