Alu-clad windows in Ireland
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- €1,100 to €2,000per triple-glazed alu-clad window, supplied & fitted
- €11,000 to €20,000for a 3-bed semi-detached house (8–10 windows)
- 0.78 W/m²KPassive House triple-glazed whole-window U-value
- 50+ yrsservice life of ventilated aluminium-clad Nordic timber
Real aluclad windows and sliding doors in Ireland
Scandinavian and European triple-glazed aluclad timber-aluminium windows and lift-and-slide patio doors in Irish homes.
Three steps to an itemised alu-clad quote
- Send your window count or scheduleTell us whether you have architectural PDF drawings for a self-build/extension or an existing home ready for a site measure.
- One vetted specialist contacts youWe pass your enquiry to one vetted alu-clad window specialist covering your county. One specialist discusses your timber finish, RAL colour and opening types.
- Full window schedule & written priceYou receive a line-by-line quote showing every opening's dimensions, Uw value, glass g-value, hardware and 13.5% supply-and-fit VAT.
What alu-clad windows cost in Ireland
Our supply-and-fit price guide per window, per square metre and for full retrofit or self-build house packages.
| Job | Typical cost | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard alu-clad casement or tilt-and-turn window (triple glazed) | €1,100 to €2,000 per window | Uw 0.78–0.85 W/m²K · engineered Nordic pine + powder-coated alu |
| Large fixed picture or floor-to-ceiling alu-clad screen | €1,400 to €2,800 per opening | 44mm–52mm toughened triple unit · slim 55mm frame |
| Alu-clad lift-and-slide patio door (2.4m–3.6m) | €4,200 to €7,800 | Low-threshold fibreglass/aluminium track · up to 300kg sash gear |
| Alu-clad French patio doors or entrance door | €2,800 to €4,900 | Multi-point security locking · matching internal timber finish |
| 3-bed semi-detached full house (8–10 alu-clad windows) | €11,000 to €20,000 | After €3,000 SEAI grant (if pre-2011): €8,000 to €17,000 |
| 4-bed detached / self-build package (12–16 windows + sliding door) | €16,500 to €32,000 | After €4,000 SEAI retrofit grant: €12,500 to €28,000 |
| Solid European oak or ash interior upgrade (vs Nordic pine) | +18% to 25% | Clear-lacquered hardwood interior with extruded aluminium exterior |
| Per square metre installed (triple-glazed alu-clad) | €1,000 to €1,500 per m² | Includes airtightness tapes, compriband and 13.5% supply-and-fit VAT |
What's included
- Full architectural drawing take-off or on-site laser survey checking reveal rebates, cill projections and Part B egress openings.
- Factory-finished finger-jointed knot-free FSC/PEFC Nordic pine (or oak) interior with ventilated clip-on powder-coated aluminium exterior cladding.
- 44mm–52mm double low-E argon triple glazing (Uw 0.78–0.85 W/m²K), perimeter airtightness tape/foam sealing, and heavy-duty concealed or security hardware.
- VAT at the 13.5% reduced supply-and-fit rate on both new-build self-builds and existing home retrofits.
What pushes it up or down
- Interior timber species. Factory-painted (RAL 9010 / 9016) or clear-lacquered engineered Nordic pine is the standard price; solid European oak or ash adds 18% to 25%.
- Opening mechanism. Fixed picture screens cost least per square metre; outward-opening side/top-guided casements, inward tilt-and-turn windows and lift-and-slide doors add hardware cost.
- Marine-grade coastal anodising or powder coat. Homes within 5 km of the Atlantic or Irish Sea coast should specify Qualicoat Seaside pre-treatment (adds ~5% to 8%).
- Airtightness tape vs standard foam fit. Passive House and NZEB self-builds use internal vapour-control tapes and external expanding compriband tapes around every frame.
Calculate your alu-clad window package cost
Pick the interior timber finish, your approximate package size, and whether your project is a new self-build or a pre-2011 SEAI grant retrofit.
Estimated supply & fit guide
€11,000 to €20,000
Supply & fit with 13.5% VAT · Triple glazed (Uw 0.78–0.85 W/m²K)
Guide price for a 10-window 3-bed semi-detached house package with factory-painted engineered Nordic pine inside and powder-coated RAL aluminium outside. Includes 44mm–52mm triple glazing, warm-edge spacers and full installation.
Request a written quotePrices, Passive triple glazing, timber finishes & doors
Compare Nordic pine vs oak, alu-clad vs thermally broken aluminium, airtightness taping and lift-and-slide patio doors.
Alu-clad window pricesStandard window €1,100 to €2,000, picture screen €1,400 to €2,800, 3-bed semi €11,000 to €20,000, self-build package €16,500 to €32,000.See all prices →
Alu-clad vs aluminium vs uPVCWhy genuine timber-core alu-clad reaches 0.78 W/m²K without thermal-break bridging and lasts 50+ years.Compare 3 systems →
Passive House triple glazing48mm triple-glazed units (0.78 W/m²K), Swisspacer Ultimate bars, and 3-layer airtightness tape fitting.Passive specs →
Nordic pine vs oak interiorsFinger-jointed knot-free Scandinavian pine (painted or clear lacquered) vs solid European oak (+18%–25%).Timber & RAL finishes →
Alu-clad lift-and-slide doorsHeavy-duty alu-clad lift-and-slide patio doors (€4,200 to €7,800), French doors (€2,800 to €4,900) and entrance doors.Patio & front doors →
SEAI grants & self-build VATHow the €1,500–€4,000 SEAI Windows Grant applies to retrofits, and why 13.5% supply-and-fit VAT saves self-builders 9.5%.Grants & 13.5% VAT →Alu-clad window specialists across all 26 counties
Each county page includes local SEAI BER window areas (m²), glazing shares, Met Éireann heating degree days and CSO housing figures.
- Carlow22.46 m² detached BER · 1,969 HDD
- Cavan24.11 m² detached BER · 2,159 HDD
- Clare23.43 m² detached BER · 1,843 HDD
- Cork24.72 m² detached BER · 1,755 HDD
- Donegal22.08 m² detached BER · 2,211 HDD
- Dublin31.7 m² detached BER · 1,825 HDD
- Galway23.06 m² detached BER · 1,860 HDD
- Kerry22.9 m² detached BER · 1,673 HDD
- Kildare26.02 m² detached BER · 2,093 HDD
- Kilkenny23.41 m² detached BER · 1,961 HDD
- Laois21.26 m² detached BER · 2,080 HDD
- Leitrim20.16 m² detached BER · 2,102 HDD
- Limerick23.56 m² detached BER · 1,837 HDD
- Longford20.96 m² detached BER · 2,094 HDD
- Louth26.46 m² detached BER · 1,951 HDD
- Mayo20.39 m² detached BER · 2,028 HDD
- Meath25.43 m² detached BER · 2,048 HDD
- Monaghan23.88 m² detached BER · 2,182 HDD
- Offaly21.3 m² detached BER · 2,046 HDD
- Roscommon19.77 m² detached BER · 2,088 HDD
- Sligo20.72 m² detached BER · 2,032 HDD
- Tipperary21.91 m² detached BER · 1,959 HDD
- Waterford25.75 m² detached BER · 1,781 HDD
- Westmeath22.19 m² detached BER · 2,162 HDD
- Wexford24.19 m² detached BER · 1,844 HDD
- Wicklow26.3 m² detached BER · 1,883 HDD
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Common questions before ordering alu-clad
How much do alu-clad windows cost in Ireland supplied and fitted?
A standard triple-glazed alu-clad casement or tilt-and-turn window (Uw 0.78–0.85 W/m²K) costs €1,100 to €2,000 supplied and fitted. Large fixed floor-to-ceiling screens cost €1,400 to €2,800, a full 3-bed semi-detached house (8–10 windows) costs €11,000 to €20,000, and a 4-bed detached or one-off self-build package (12–16 windows plus a lift-and-slide patio door) costs €16,500 to €32,000.
What is an alu-clad window?
A true alu-clad window has a structural core made from laminated, knot-free engineered Scandinavian timber (usually slow-grown Nordic pine or European oak) on the inside of the room, protected on the outside by a ventilated, clip-on extruded powder-coated aluminium skin. You get the warmth and natural insulating properties of real wood indoors without ever having to sand or paint the outside.
What is the difference between genuine timber alu-clad and 'hybrid' uPVC/foam alu-clad?
Some manufacturers market uPVC frames with clipped-on aluminium outer caps or polyurethane-foam cores as 'alu-clad'. True Scandinavian alu-clad joinery uses a solid laminated timber frame indoors, which can be factory-painted in any RAL shade, clear-lacquered to show the woodgrain, or repainted 25 years later if you change your interior decor.
Do alu-clad windows qualify for the SEAI Windows Grant in 2026?
Yes. On pre-2011 homes undergoing a qualifying energy upgrade, triple-glazed alu-clad windows (at Uw 0.78–0.85 W/m²K) comfortably beat SEAI's 1.4 W/m²K requirement and qualify for the €4,000 detached grant, €3,000 semi-D grant, €1,800 mid-terrace grant or €1,500 apartment grant.
What VAT rate applies to alu-clad windows on an Irish self-build?
When your alu-clad window supplier both supplies and installs the windows and doors (subject to Revenue's two-thirds rule), the entire contract is charged at the reduced 13.5% VAT rate rather than the 23% supply-only materials rate.
How long is the manufacturing lead time for alu-clad windows in Ireland?
Because genuine alu-clad windows are bespoke-milled, dip-treated, spray-lacquered and clad to order, allow 6 to 9 weeks from final signed window schedule or site survey to delivery and fitting.
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