Product Comparisons
Aluminium vs Timber Windows
The short answer
Timber is traditional and sometimes expected on listed buildings; it needs regular maintenance. Aluminium is slim and low-maintenance but a different material. We supply aluminium and uPVC, not timber — where timber is expected, we'll say so.
Windows in the Dales editorial team · Published 25 September 2026 · Reviewed 25 September 2026 · Next review March 2027
Key takeaways
- Timber may be required on some listed buildings
- Aluminium: low maintenance, slim
The choice is often decided by planning status before preference.