Home » Newsletters »
Historic Wooden Windows and Doors
Historic Wooden Windows
Historical Evolution
In the 17th and 18th centuries, major innovations marked the evolution of windows and doors right up to the 20th century. The desire for bright, light-filled rooms gave rise to new design and construction solutions. Older windows and doors carry important historical values and reflected the social status of the client, the design intentions of the architect and the craftsmanship of the artisans.
Today, historic windows and doors, still used in many parts of the world, can be manufactured easily, and Mestre Raposa International® uses CNC machines from German manufacturer WEINIG to produce high-quality windows and doors that meet aesthetic and technical requirements.
As historic windows and doors are more highly valued than standard wooden windows, Mestre Raposa International® also has these products available in Accoya wood with a 20-year guarantee.
About Construction
These historic windows are composed by a leaf system in which the vertical folds are not angular but semicircular. One of the two leaves has a solid semicircle that fits with a slightly smaller radius into a hollow semicircle on the other side of the leaf. The construction is based on the physical principle that, due to the rounded joint, little or no air can circulate through the two leaves.
The Fitting
A vertical bar, Espagnolette or surface mounted Cremone bolt is used to open and close the window. They are available in many shapes and colors and can be embellished with additional decorative elements. Lateral turlupets are also available as elements reminiscent of the antique style of these joineries.
Sustainability and Ecological Benefits
Wood is a renewable raw material and comes from certified sources (Northern Europe). It contains no toxic substances and is extremely long-lasting but requires regular maintenance.
The production of high-quality historic windows and doors does not require the use of joints or fillers that are harmful to the environment, as their design is based on a physical principle and is therefore equally suited to new ecological and sustainable construction measures as well as to the renovation of historic buildings.
Contact us now!
Mestre Raposa International® is your ideal partner for the renovation of buildings in protected areas. Don’t hesitate to ask us for a free quotation.