The material of character. Wood insulates naturally, ages gracefully and can be made to measure in any timber species and shade. The ideal choice for period homes, listed properties and anyone who wants the authenticity of living joinery.
The numbers that matter for quality wood joinery, fitted by our teams. Concrete benchmarks, not marketing.
Wood is naturally insulating: no thermal bridge to correct, unlike aluminium. With good glazing, it achieves excellent performance while keeping reasonable section sizes.
No material truly imitates the warmth of real wood, its grain and its depth. In character renovations or listed properties, it is often the only accepted choice — and the most beautiful.
Sourced from sustainably managed forests (FSC/PEFC certifications), wood is a renewable, low-carbon material that stores CO₂ throughout its life.
Translucent stains that reveal the grain, or opaque paints in any shade. Each species (oak, meranti, pine, larch) has its own look and durability.
Well maintained, a wood window lasts for decades — plenty of period joinery proves it. Service life depends on the species, the exposure and the regularity of maintenance.
This is the trade-off with wood: a stain or paint to refresh every five to ten years depending on exposure. Regular maintenance greatly extends its life.
* Indicative values for standard-range species and profiles. Performance and durability depend on the species, glazing and maintenance — confirmed at the survey.
No material is perfect for every project. Here, honestly, is where wood excels and where it calls for some thought.
It comes into its own whenever charm and authenticity come first, and on period buildings. A few cases where it shines:
Period house, stone façade, listed building: wood respects the spirit of the place where PVC or aluminium would spoil the whole.
For those who want to see and touch real wood inside, its grain and warmth have no equal. An atmosphere impossible to reproduce.
A renewable, low-carbon material, wood fits naturally into an environmentally respectful renovation.
The wood-aluminium window keeps noble wood inside and protects the exterior with maintenance-free aluminium. And for a tighter budget, wood-effect PVC offers a warm look at a lower cost.
A mansion house with its original wood windows, on their last legs but essential to the harmony of the façade. We made custom wood joinery reproducing the original mouldings and divisions, with high-performance double glazing — the charm preserved, modern comfort gained.
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Wood wins on charm, natural insulation and ecology. Compare it point by point with PVC and aluminium, then open up the range that interests you.
| Critère | WoodVous êtes ici | PVC windowsVoir la gamme → | AluminiumVoir la gamme → |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative price | €€€ — high end | The gentlest | €€€ — higher |
| Charm & authenticity | Unrivalled | Laminated finishes | Contemporary |
| Thermal insulation | Excellent, natural | Excellent, natural | Good (thermal break) |
| Ecology | Renewable | Fossil origin | Energy-intensive to produce |
| Maintenance | Periodic staining | Virtually none | Virtually none |
| Service life | 30–40 years (maintained) | 40–50 years | 50 years + |
| Ideal for | Character renovation, charm | Renovation, set budget | Large bays, design style |
Noble wood inside, maintenance-free aluminium outside. The charm of wood without the stain to refresh.
Discover wood-aluminium →The best insulation-to-price ratio, with wood-effect laminated shades for a warm look on a small budget.
Compare with PVC →Slim profiles and large bays for a contemporary style, where wood aims more at charm and character renovation.
Compare with aluminium →Restore rather than replace: when the original wood can be saved, our teams refurbish it properly.
See wood restoration →The Belgian wood joinery manufacturers we fit, from bespoke craftsmanship to industrial ranges.
See the brands →An overview of our windows & joinery in Belgium: materials, glazing, fitting and grants on one page.
Back to the windows guide →The price depends on the species, dimensions, glazing and finishes (mouldings, shades). Wood sits at the high end. Here are some benchmarks for fitted wood.
See the detailed window price list →* Indicative ranges per fitted wood window, excluding rare species or special configurations. A costed estimate is provided with your free quote.
This is its main trade-off: a stain or paint to refresh every five to ten years, depending on the species and exposure. Façades very exposed to the south or the rain need more care. Regular, light maintenance greatly extends its life.
Well maintained, it lasts for decades: 30 to 40 years routinely, and far longer on well-kept period buildings. Durability depends on the chosen species, the exposure and the regularity of maintenance.
Very well, and naturally: unlike aluminium, it needs no thermal break. With high-performance double or triple glazing, a wood window reaches excellent insulation values while keeping elegant section sizes.
It depends on budget and look: pine and larch are affordable, meranti offers a good stability/price balance, oak remains the noblest and most durable. We advise on the species according to exposure, style and budget at the survey.
It is often the required material on listed buildings or in protected zones. We make to measure, reproducing the original mouldings, divisions and profiles, with modern glazing — the charm respected, current comfort delivered.
Grants depend on performance (Uw coefficient), not on the material. A high-performance wood window qualifies — depending on your region and income — for a renovation grant and 6% VAT for homes over ten years old. We handle the paperwork for you.
Free on-site survey, advice on the species, grants calculated. Describe your project in under a minute.