Colours for the exterior.
Unlimited choice of aluminium colours.
For the frame exterior, choose from around 250 full-strength and special effect colours meeting the top Qualicoat Seaside standard from our own powder-coating facility.
- Natural-looking interior, robust exterior, ingenious core.
Superlative wood-aluminium windows.
“Finstral offers you an intelligently designed wood-aluminium window: with a recyclable uPVC profile instead of wood in the functional zone.”
Luis Oberrauch
Finstral Board of Directors
Easy-care rather than solid wood.
Wood is a fabulous material with an unmatchable warm, homely feel. Yet, it is not ideal for window construction. This is because wood weathers. Protection can be provided by painting or varnishing, though recoating is required every few years. And the coated finish turns natural wood into a non-recyclable composite material. Which is why Finstral only uses real wood on the non-weather-exposed, interior side of its windows. Oiled or treated with a water-soluble coating. The result is a durable, low-maintenance window that nonetheless retains a warm, homely feel.
Slender frames with every design.
Narrow frames are characteristic of wooden windows. While Finstral windows faithfully assume this guise, their exterior is never made of wood. Instead, we use truly weather-resistant materials such as aluminium – with a strikingly realistic wood-decor finish on request. This requires little care and low maintenance, yet takes on the appearance of a typical wooden window.
FIN-Project Classic-line single-sash window, aluminium on exterior, colour F716 Anthracite Grey, wood on interior, colour 2X01 Natural Oak.
FIN-Project Slim-line single-sash window, aluminium on exterior, colour F716 Anthracite Grey, wood on interior, colour 2X01 Natural Oak.
FIN-Project Step-line single-sash window, aluminium on exterior, colour F716 Anthracite Grey, wood on interior, colour 2X01 Natural Oak.
FIN-Project Ferro-line single-sash window, aluminium on exterior, colour F716 Anthracite Grey, wood on interior, colour 2X01 Natural Oak.
FIN-Project Nova-line single-sash window, aluminium on exterior, colour F716 Anthracite Grey, wood on interior, colour 2X01 Natural Oak.
FIN-Project Nova-line Plus single-sash window, aluminium on exterior, colour F716 Anthracite Grey, wood on interior, colour 2X01 Natural Oak.
The best of three worlds – aluminium, uPVC and wood.
Discover the added benefits of Finstral’s wood-aluminium windows compared to standard wood-aluminium windows.
| Wood-aluminium windows from Finstral | Standard market wood-aluminium windows |
|---|---|
| Modular frame composition (exterior: aluminium · core: uPVC · interior: wood) | Solid-wood frame with aluminium facing (exterior: aluminium · core: wood · interior: wood) |
| Insulating core comprising multi-chamber uPVC profile with welded corners The uPVC core is completely water-resistant and thus rot-proof. The welding process also vouches for a watertight barrier at the frame corners. | Insulating wood core with mortise-jointed or glued corners The wood in the core can absorb moisture and thus swell or warp. Nor can mortise or glued joints guarantee a permanent watertight barrier. |
| Easy-care aluminium facing offers excellent weather protection | Easy-care aluminium facing offers excellent weather protection |
| Largely recyclable Lead-free uPVC and aluminium facing are fully recyclable. Interior wooden facing with water-soluble coating is downcyclable. | With only limited recyclability Aluminium facing is fully recyclable. To be weather-resistant, wood requires treatment, e.g. with a synthetic coating. Consequently, at the end of the window’s service life, it is only fit for thermal recycling. |
| No risk of the wood component causing the window to warp Wood “works”, i.e. expands and contracts. In Finstral windows, it serves an aesthetic rather than a structural function. Any risk of warped wood impairing the window’s functional performance is thereby eliminated. | Risk of the wood component causing the window to warp Wood “works”, i.e. expands and contracts. The fact that it serves a structural function entails the risk of warped wood impairing the window’s functional performance. |
Variety down to the last detail.
Finstral offers a host of options for the custom design of your wood-aluminium windows – from traditional-style glazing bars to elegant handles.
Inlay.
Part of interior design.
A narrow aluminium support profile on the window interior serves to hold a real-wood, metal or ceramic inlay.
Glazing bars.
For the typical look of an old building.
Use attached or interstitial glazing bars in various styles and widths to craft traditional design details.
History mullion.
A traditional aesthetic.
Authentic old-building charm despite state-of-the-art windows? Our History mullion accommodates a wide astragal with centrally positioned handle to create the characteristic symmetry.
Infill panels.
Always in keeping with the overall composition.
To lend your home a harmonious overall look, you can choose from a wide range of flattened, grooved and smooth infill panels. Always with first-rate thermal insulation included.
Special shapes.
Overarching solutions.
Segmental arches, round arches, porthole windows – we offer you all the options. Finstral’s angled and arched windows enable you to respond faithfully to the building’s architectural features.
Handles.
Adding an aesthetic note.
Select the perfect handle for your custom-designed window from a range of series, materials and colours.
Perfectly matched.
Not only Finstral windows, but also our lift-and-slide doors and glass walls impress by their strikingly slender frames. In particular, the wooden models. Everything from a single source – for a harmonious composition.
Experience wood-aluminium windows first-hand.
The best way to experience the beauty and superior feel of wood-aluminium windows is to visit a Finstral Studio.
Perfection starts at the design stage.
Windows are investments for decades. Which makes intelligent design all the more important. The diversity of design and functional options is far greater than you can imagine.
Create custom compositions.
Our large selection of modular, combinable shapes, materials and colours offers you virtually limitless potential.
Seek advice.
Our experts are always there to help. For an initial discussion, a home visit or a professional consulting session at our Studio.
Craft your own design.
Online using the Finstral Planner or with our detailed and exhaustive window catalogue.
Your design forms the basis for our advice.
The appeal of wood-aluminium windows transcends borders.
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Single-family house in El Ejido
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Stylish new-build near Palmela
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Hotel NH Milano Corso Buenos Aires
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New build near Como
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New-build scheme in the heart of the Pyrenees
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FIN-Project Slim-line 78/95
At a glance.
The intelligent wood-aluminium window.
Make painting a thing of the past. Finstral’s wood-aluminium windows combine the homeliness of real solid wood (on the interior) with the resilience of aluminium (on the exterior). The true ingenuity is hidden from view: a perfectly insulating uPVC core that doubles up as a weathertight barrier. The major benefit is that the wood in Finstral products does not accommodate any structural loads and is weather-protected, so it cannot warp or rot. Thus guaranteeing wood finishes with lasting appeal and no maintenance requirement.
FAQ
Is a wood-aluminium window just as robust as a traditional wooden window?
Yes. In fact, it is even more stable than a solid-wood window. Structural strength is provided by the steel-reinforced uPVC core. As the wood is not subject to any loads, it cannot warp. Which means the window will never “stick”.
How do I clean the wooden frames on the interior?
Wiping with a well-wrung cloth without any aggressive cleaning agents will suffice perfectly. As we use premium-grade, water-soluble coatings, the finishes are highly resistant to dust and finger marks.
How much do wood-aluminium windows cost?
Each window is unique and the price depends on many different factors: size, materials, glass, security options etc. For a personalised quotation, please contact us at finstral.com/contact.