How Much do Timber Windows Cost?

Timber windows offer home value, style and durability – making them one of the most enduring window types in the UK.

However, if you’re a homeowner looking to purchase timber windows, you must be aware of their cost and technical features. Timber has pros and cons like any material, which you must consider before adding them to your home.

• Timber is one of the most expensive window frame materials.
• Timber casement windows have a typical price of £1,147-£1,829. If you choose other styles, prices are even higher.
• Wooden frames can last 50 or more years with proper care.
• Timber windows also add value to your home, making it easier to sell.

In this article we discuss the typical cost of timber windows, covering different styles and how they compare with other window materials. We also review their main features, pros and cons.

Cost of Timber Windows

Wooden windows are expensive: expect to pay significantly more than with any other frame material. For instance, a timber casement window can be 2-3 times more expensive than a uPVC casement window of the same size.

The cost of timber windows varies a great deal depending on factors like the type of wood, type of frame, window size, window treatments, manufacturer and your choice of double or triple glazing. The difficulty of your window installation is also a major factor: labour and fitting can represent around 30-40% of the total cost.

Here are the typical prices of double-glazed timber windows. The table compares softwood and hardwood windows of three different types:

Actual costs will vary based on your window provider and the difficulty of your installation. Most UK homeowners pay a median of about £1,250 for each wooden window.

Hardwood windows are considerably more expensive than softwood windows, but they also last longer. While a softwood window might last for 50 years with proper care, a hardwood window can exceed 60 years.

Softwood vs Hardwood Windows

Softwood and hardwood frames are both popular, but each of them has pros and cons.

Softwood – Softwood trees include pine, cedar, fir and yew. Since these trees grow faster than hardwoods, softwood windows can be up to 35% cheaper. You can expect to pay £6,000-£15,000 for new softwood windows in an average UK home.

• Softwood frames can last for up to 50 years with proper care.
• While hardwoods have a longer lifespan, softwoods are often more resistant to bugs.
• Some softwoods are also characterized by their rot resistance.
• Softwoods are more affordable than hardwoods, but they also require more maintenance.

Hardwood – Hardwood comes from slow growing trees like maple, mahogany, oak, birch and beech. These trees produce thick and dense wood that is extremely durable, while having excellent insulation properties. While the typical softwood window might last 50 years, hardwoods windows can exceed 60 years. However, these windows are more expensive because hardwood trees grow slowly. You can expect to pay £8,000-£20,000 for new hardwood windows in an average home.

Timber vs Other Window Frame Materials

Timber is the second most expensive window material after composites. However, timber offers superior energy efficiency and durability, while having a low environmental impact. Here we compare the typical cost, energy efficiency and environmental footprint of casement windows of different materials:

What About Energy Efficiency?

Timber windows are one of the most ecofriendly choices you can make for your home, both in terms of energy efficiency and long-term carbon reduction. If you want to reduce your environmental impact and carbon footprint, timber windows are an ideal solution.

• For example, a Wood Window Alliance certified window has a guaranteed lifespan of 60 years or more.
• During its lifespan, one of these windows can save around 750 kg (0.75 tonnes) of carbon emissions.

The energy efficiency of windows is largely dependent on the type of glazing. However, since timber frames have insulating properties, they make double-glazed and triple-glazed windows even more efficient. For this reason, double glazing with timber frames normally has an energy rating of A or better.

Unfortunately, with the high cost of timber windows you can expect a very long payback period (unless you find an excellent deal). The following chart compares the upfront cost of timber windows with the energy savings achieved over time. We have used the savings published in a 2016 study by the Energy Savings Trust, and we have adjusted them for the increase in energy prices since 2016.

In short, you are unlikely to see a return on timber windows in terms of energy savings. However, these windows also make your property more valuable in the real estate market.

Pros and Cons of Timber Windows

Wooden windows have many pros and cons which you should consider before installing them.

Pros of Wooden Windows

• Long lasting: Wood Window Alliance windows are certified to last 60 years or more.
• Energy efficient: You can greatly reduce your carbon footprint with wooden windows.
• Plenty of colours and styles to choose from.
• Most people like the appearance of timber frames.
• Weather resistant when properly cared for.
• Wood windows add value to your home.

Cons of Wooden Windows

• One of the most expensive window materials you can choose.
• High maintenance: Wooden windows must be refinished or painted every 5-8 years.
• Vulnerable to rot and insects if not cared for.

Who Installs Wooden Windows?

Wooden windows are available from multiple installers around the UK. Three of the five companies from our list of the best double glazing installers offer timber windows:

You can also choose to buy wooden windows from smaller local installers. They often have lower prices, may not offer the same warranty coverage as large installers, or they may lack insurance backing. Always double check your window offers before committing to an installer.

Getting the Best Price on Timber Windows

Wooden windows are among the most expensive you can buy, which means you should take the time to find the best possible offer. You can reduce costs by knowing exactly what you want, understanding prices, and sticking to your plan during a sales meeting.

• Know what your windows should cost. Some sales representatives quote up to 60% above the typical price range you should be paying.
• Don’t accept same-day offers. This is a high-pressure sales tactic to make you accept an overpriced offer.
• Don’t sign anything the same day. Take your time, get more window quotes and compare your options. A window installer is legally required to give you at least 14 days to decide.
• Know what you want before you have a company inspect your home. If you want softwood casement windows, don’t let a salesperson talk you into hardwood sash windows, which will likely cost around four times more.
• Make sure that your installer is FENSA or CERTASS certified.

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