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Joiners seem to like Sapele. Though a lot will come down to the tone of wood you like.
For Ali/timber I’d look at someone other than Velfac. The engineering and build is poor compared to similarly priced competitors and the customer service dreadful. Architects like them because slim frames but other than that they seem to have become ubiquitous through marketing rather than being good windows.
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I need some advice on external doors and windows.
If I want a natural (so not painted) timber finish outside and in, what timber would be the best to spec and what finishing coat?
There is a bit of a budget so I don't think I can stretch to oak. Someone suggested Accoya.
Or do I go for Velfac which is about £1.5k more than a London based carpenter making them out of Meranti.