Solid pine or finger-jointed pine – which wood should you choose for wooden windows?

Le choix du bois est une étape cruciale dans tout projet de menuiserie fenêtres. Parmi les essences les plus populaires, le pin se distingue par sa résistance, sa facilité de travail et sa disponibilité. Mais faut-il opter pour du pin massif ou du pin abouté ? Voici les différences.

Finger-jointed pine – efficiency and stability in wooden windows


Finger-jointed pine consists of flawless pieces of wood joined together with joints that are imperceptible
to the touch but visually visible. This makes it suitable for:

  • Painted, opaque finishes
  • Projects where the natural appearance of the wood is not a priority
  • Window joinery requiring both: high durability and cost-effectiveness

Solid pine – for premium joinery


Laminated solid pine consists of long lamelas of wood without visible joints, making it an ideal choice for:

  • Transparent finishes: stains, varnishes
  • Projects that showcase the natural beauty of wood
  • Elegant wooden windows, ideal for characterful homes or carefully renovated buildings.

Which wood should you choose for joinery?

Finger-jointed pine

  • Finish: opaque paint
  • Aesthetics: visible joints
  • Dimensional stability: very good
  • Recommended use: painted windows
  • Cost: more economical

Solid pine

  • Finish: stain, varnish, natural
  • Aesthetics: uniform appearance
  • Dimensional stability: excellent
  • Recommended use: windows with a natural finish
  • Cost: higher

Finger-jointed pine (Micro)

Solid pine

What type of wood should you choose for wooden windows?

When choosing the right material for wooden windows or doors, it’s crucial to understand the properties of each species. Our window joinery is made of high-quality laminated wood. We offer several species of wood suitable for producing durable and aesthetically pleasing windows.

solid pine finger-jointed pine meranti

 

oak larch eucalyptus

Solid and finger-jointed pine
Pine is one of the most commonly used wood species in window joinery.

  • Density after felling: 750–820–850 kg/m³,
  • Density at 12–15% moisture content: 330–510–890 kg/m³,
  • Production density: 420 kg/m³ or more,
  • Origin: Central, Northtern and Eastern Europe,
  • Appearance: it provides a perfectly smooth surface after painting (RAL).

Finger-jointed pine is often used in window production due to its stability and favorable price.

Meranti
Meranti is an exotic wood from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia), popular in the production od wooden windows.

  • Density at 12% moisture: 390–560–760 kg/m³,
  • Production density: 450 kg/m³ or more,
  • Appearance: the natural wood grain is visible after painting. Its natural durability and elegance make it an ideal choice for stylish wooden terrace doors.

Oak
Oak is a noble wood species, ideal for windows in classic or modern styles.

  • Density at 12–15% moisture: up to 960 kg/m³,
  • Production density: 650 kg/m³ or more,
  • Origin: France, Spain, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe,
  • Appearance: visible wood texture under paint (RAL).

Oak is highly valued in window joinery for its strength and exceptional durability.

Larch
Larch is ideal for window production because it is highly resistant to moisture and does not warp under its influence.

  • Density at 12–15% moisture: up to 700 kg/m³,
  • Production density: 600 kg/m³ or more,
  • Origin: Europe, Central Asia,
  • Appearance: it provides a perfectly smooth surface after painting (RAL).

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus wood is exceptionally durable and resistant to mechanical damage. It is characterized by high hardness and natural resistance to moisture and pests.

  • Density at 12–15% moisture: up to 650 kg/m³,
  • Production density: 570 kg/m³ or more,
  • Origin: South America, Spain and Portugal,
  • Appearance: visible wood grain under paint (RAL)

Accoya
Accoya® is a revolutionary wood for window production:

  • Acetylation treatment guarantees 50 years of durability,
  • Ecological wood, exceptionally stable and resistant,
  • Ideal for modern, efficient wooden windows.

Thanks to its unique process, Accoya® surpasses other wood species in terms of durability and performance.

Other available wood species 
We also offer spruce and other rare wood species for window joinery. Some species are available for special order or with minimal production quantities.

pine – laminated timber (cross-section) meranti – laminated timber (cross-section) oak – laminated timber (cross-section)

 

larch – laminated timber (cross-section) eucalyptus – laminated timber (cross-section) Accoya

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