Timber Windows for Social Housing

Why Timber Windows Are The Right Choice For Social Housing Projects

Timber windows offer a practical, long-term solution for social housing providers balancing compliance, cost control and tenant wellbeing:

• Lifecycle value: Engineered timber windows are designed for longevity, with repairable components that reduce the need for full replacements and deliver strong whole-life cost savings.
• Energy efficiency: High-performance glazing and insulated frames help improve EPC ratings, reduce heat loss and support efforts to tackle fuel poverty across housing stock.
• Compliance: Manufactured to meet key standards including PAS 24, Approved Document L and Part Q, making specification and sign-off straightforward across programmes.
• Versatility: Suitable for both modern developments and older properties, including listed buildings and conservation areas where material choice is critical.
• Consistency at scale: Standardised designs allow for efficient rollout across multiple properties, with matching finishes and specifications for phased upgrades.
• Sustainability: FSC®-certified timber offers a renewable, lower-carbon alternative to uPVC, supporting environmental targets and responsible procurement policies.

Compliance, Durability & Long-Term Value For Social Housing Projects

Every Lomax + Wood timber window is designed to meet the regulatory demands placed on social housing providers, with full alignment to key standards including PAS 24:2022, Approved Documents L, Q and B, and BS 6375. With FSC® certified timber and complete technical documentation provided as standard, compliance is straightforward for building control, consultants and clerks of works.

Beyond meeting regulations, these windows are built for longevity — offering a 60+ year design life, low-maintenance finishes with extended repaint cycles, and repairable components that reduce the need for full replacements. When assessed over the long term, engineered timber consistently delivers stronger lifecycle value than uPVC, alongside improved thermal performance and a lower environmental impact.

Scalable Timber Solutions with Consistent Results

Lomax + Wood supports housing providers managing everything from small-scale upgrades to large, phased programmes across mixed housing stock. Standardised product ranges can be deployed across hundreds of properties, while bespoke designs ensure compatibility with heritage, conservation and non-traditional buildings.

Consistent sightlines, finishes and ironmongery maintain the visual integrity of estates, while detailed project documentation allows for easy reordering and future maintenance. This structured approach simplifies asset management and ensures continuity across long-term planned works.

Tenant-Focused Delivery You Can Rely On For Social Housing Projects

Working within occupied properties requires a careful, considered approach. Installation teams are fully trained and DBS-checked, with clear resident communication, structured scheduling and efficient, often same-day installations designed to minimise disruption.

Clean working practices, safe site management and full waste removal come as standard, supported by close coordination with resident liaison officers. Alongside this, a dedicated project manager ensures clear communication, accurate timelines and responsive handling of any variations or post-completion queries.

Backed by UK manufacturing capacity, established supply chains and recognised accreditations, Lomax + Wood delivers reliable performance across high-volume social housing programmes.