![Sunset on private home in the woods, featuring aluminium windows.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/page_header_large/public/2022-03/Reynaers-Aluminium-aluminium-vs-wood-2.jpg?h=16a6ccf5&itok=YDaqCO_t) 09 March 2022 # Aluminium or wood – how to make the right choice for you Making material choices for your renovation or construction project is not always black or white. Should you buy aluminium or wooden frames for your windows and doors? Learn more about important product features, such as design, maintenance, and thermal insulation. Historically, the decision to use wood or another material such as aluminium for windows or doors was based on the architectural style. Wood had the preference when it came to older buildings, since other solutions did not have the design versatility they offer today. However, a lot has changed in the building industry in the past few years, which makes deciding all the more complicated. To help you make the right choice, we have summed up some pros and cons for both aluminium and wood. ![Man painting old wooden window frames white.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/landscape_small/public/2022-05/Reynaers-Aluminium-aluminium-vs-wood-3.jpg?h=b0e71cc6&itok=-knWNDD_) ![Interior view of HiFinity sliding system, featured in Lochristi private home.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/landscape_full_width_wide/public/2022-03/Reynaers-Aluminium-aluminium-vs-wood-1.jpg?h=61f1cca7&itok=Lu0NND4b) Copyright **Iron Horse** – Altius Design Group (architect), Andrew Beneze (photographer) **Private House HiFinity Lochristi** – Tow Cauwe (architect), Christophe Van Couteren (photographer) Share this story - [f](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//www.reynaers.com.au/markdownify/node/6286%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dwebsite) - [t](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=https%3A//www.reynaers.com.au/markdownify/node/6286%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dwebsite) - [l](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https%3A//www.reynaers.com.au/markdownify/node/6286%3Futm_source%3Dlinkedin%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dwebsite) - [p](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) - [m]() ## You might also like [ See all stories ](/stories) - ![Girl entering white house via fingerprint scanner technology.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/teaser_medium/public/2022-03/Reynaers-Aluminium-smart-building-3.jpg?h=35756bb6&itok=BCbyUfqr) ### Turn your house into a smart home with Reynaers Aluminium [](/inspiration/stories/turn-your-house-smart-home-reynaers-aluminium) Read this - ![Qualicoat logo in front of colourful windows.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/teaser_medium/public/2025-06/new-banner-qualicoat-min.png?h=08a656c4&itok=74AmV2DW) ### Qualicoat Class 2: aluminium coating that lasts [](/inspiration/stories/qualicoat-class-2-aluminium-coating-lasts) Read this [ See all stories ](/stories)