Quote: timber or timber-aluminium conservatory
E.g.: traditional wooden veranda, mixed wood-aluminium structure
Timber can remain visible inside or outside or be protected by cladding. Describe appearance and room use, then ask how each part handles moisture. A species name cannot guarantee the life of the entire conservatory.
Identify timber and exposed parts
Request species, product, finish and visible areas. Distinguish sheltered from exposed parts. Bois de France links timber choice to service conditions and natural or conferred durability. Do not equate use class with a universal treatment requirement for every conservatory.
Examine water-shedding details
CODIFAB’s COBEI introduction stresses draining and ventilated design. Ask how feet, joints, glazing interfaces and ends are protected and accessed. Coating does not replace suitable design. For aluminium cladding specify junctions, ventilation and inspection of timber beneath.
Define room comfort
State occupation, seasons and connection to the house. Compare whole-system performance, roof, glazing, floor, shading and ventilation. Timber alone establishes neither high thermal mass nor year-round comfort or an automatic need for triple glazing. Request configuration-specific evidence.
Check supports and junctions
AQC considers structure, slab and existing building together. Check the base and detail rainwater, levels, electricity and any heating. Confirm layout and formalities with the municipality before commitment, without a generic area threshold.
Plan maintenance from the outset
Request finish product, cleaning, wear indicators and repair conditions. Timing depends on system and exposure, not a universal three-to-five-year cycle. Do not assume systematic insecticide or fungicide treatment without justification. Check access and replaceable parts.
Indicative prices in Luxembourg
On quotation
Compare precise descriptions of frame, joinery, glazing, roof and finish. Add design, supports, junctions and installation. Timber-aluminium has no fixed premium, and no fifteen-year maintenance total is established here.
Subsidies and grants
No grant is deducted from the budget shown here. If a quote mentions support, request the exact scheme and confirmation of your eligibility before including it in financing.
Frequently asked questions
Does all timber need the same treatment?
No. Assess service conditions and product rather than assuming treatment.
Is timber-aluminium maintenance-free?
No. Check cladding, joints, seals, openings and inspection access.
Does FSC or PEFC guarantee a grant?
No. Check the scheme and work independently of certification.
Does timber guarantee year-round comfort?
No. The complete design for use and exposure matters.
When should the finish be renewed?
Follow the specified system and actual condition; request suitable inspection criteria.