Wood Types & Timber Species
The right timber for your home, your budget and your climate.
Wood Types & Timber Species
Timber choice shapes how your windows and doors look, how long they last and how much care they need. We build every product in a range of timbers, from the ultra-stable to the traditional, and we'll help you match the species to the property.
Whatever you choose, we work with responsibly sourced timber. Our manufacturing supplier is FSC® certified, and FSC®-certified timber is available as a material option on request.
Appearance
Grain, colour and how the timber takes paint or stain.
Durability
How well it resists moisture, movement, insects and decay.
Cost
Where you want to invest, from smart value to premium.
Five timbers, each with its own character
Select a timber to see how it looks, how it behaves and what it suits best.
At a glance
| Timber | Type | Painted finish | Density | Hardness | Rot warranty |
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Density in kg/m³ and hardness on the Janka scale (newtons), typical published values. Higher hardness means a harder surface.
Timber rot warranty
Timber rot warranty provided by TradeCraft Joinery Ltd: 30 years for Meranti, Oak and Red Grandis, and 15 years for Pine, subject to our written warranty terms.
Pine (softwood)
Meranti, Oak and Red Grandis (hardwoods)
Rot in the timber only. The warranty does not extend to other damage, lack of maintenance, coating or paint wear, or installation issues. Our written warranty terms, provided with your quotation, set out what it covers and the maintenance it requires.
What matters most to you?
Responsibly sourced, properly prepared
Timber is the foundation of everything we make, so we choose it with care: responsibly sourced, with FSC®-certified timber available on request from our FSC®-certified manufacturing supplier, and dried and treated before manufacture. After that it’s protected by a factory finish — see our paint & finishes.
See it on real projects
Wood Types FAQs
How long is the rot warranty?
Timber rot warranty provided by TradeCraft Joinery Ltd: 30 years for Meranti, Oak and Red Grandis, and 15 years for Pine, subject to our written warranty terms. Accoya® is a highly stable modified timber; ask us about the terms that apply to it. We'll recommend the best option for your property and exposure.
What does the rot warranty cover?
It relates to rot in the timber only, for the period shown, provided the joinery is maintained as our written warranty terms require. It does not extend to other damage, lack of maintenance, coating or paint wear, or installation issues. The full written terms are provided with your quotation.
Can I have a natural wood finish instead of paint?
Yes. Oak and other suitable timbers can be finished with oils, stains or lacquers to show off the natural grain.
Is the timber sustainably sourced?
We use responsibly sourced timber. Our manufacturing supplier is FSC® certified, and FSC®-certified timber is available as a material option on request.
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