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There are 4 main reasons why the frame and frame rebate is crucial for the lifespan of a window: 1. Water When the rain falls on the window the water will col- lect in the frame rebate. The same happens for water from condensation on both sides of the window. If the entire frame is made fromwood water will, at some point, penetrate the paint and cause the wood to deteriorate and rot. 2. Cold weather One of themost important functions of the window is to keep the cold weather out of your home and the heat in. This is where materials play a key part. Some combinations of materials can result in ther- mal bridges where heat is lost through the external aluminium profiles causing low temperatures and condesation on the inside of the glass. 3. Dirt and bugs Inwindy conditions dirt will be carried to the window and it usually ends up sitting in the frame rebate. At the same time bugs love to hide in drainage holes and cavities around the frame. Cobwebs, dirt and dead bugs will block the drainage holes and channels. 4. Replacement Unlike the rest of the components in a window the frame cannot be replaced without performingmajor works. The challenges That’ll do! never does it, at Idealcombi. We are always searching for the next idea that will evolve the window even further. To make the good even better. That is why we have always focused our efforts on the weakest point of the window the frame and the rebate. The road to the perfect solution Frame rebate in wood The first Ideal windows from 1973 were made entirely from pine wood. Pros: • Simple production • Natural material Cons: • Risk of rot in the wet zone • Needs continuous external painting & maintenance • Needs regular painting of the frame rebate 1 9 7 3 T h e I d e a l W i n d o w 2 0 0 1 F u t u r a