Secure timber system

Lignum, by The Joinery Network, is the UK’s first timber window and door system with the Secured by Design Police Preferred Specification, available exclusively to glazing manufacturers and installers.

The full Ukas test-registered and third-party checked Lignum system includes flush casement, box sash and spring balance vertical sliding windows, along with French, single, entrance and bifold doors.

Secured by Design rigorously tests security, robustness and long-lasting use to ensure safe living environments can be achieved.

Owen Dare, founder director of The Joinery Network, said: “Timber windows are a timeless choice and have always been liked by homeowners for the beautiful style they offer. However, there has never been a centralised system, which has prevented timber being added to product ranges in the same way PVCU and aluminium windows have been. That’s why we have invested in the design and development of Lignum.

“Lignum timber windows and door offer a real alternative to discerning homeowners who want home improvement products that offers unique design flexibility, sustainability and has proven performance values. Thanks to our work with Secured by Design, the glazing industry can offer homeowners a timber system that meets those demands and offers a genuine alternative to PVCU and aluminium.

“Lignum also overcomes supply chain issues which have hit the PVCU market, as all Lignum windows and doors are manufactured in the UK.”

Doug Skins, development officer at Secured by Design,said: “This is great news for small and medium joineries who wish to produce Secured by Design windows and doors and I look forward to working with The Joinery Network over the coming years.”