Aluclad replacement windows in Ireland
Aluclad windows combine a real engineered Nordic pine or European oak frame on the room side with a ventilated, powder-coated aluminium exterior skin — delivering Passive-grade 0.72 to 0.85 W/m²K triple-glazed performance and a 40 to 50+ year lifespan with zero outside painting. Full-house replacement costs €10,500 to €16,800 for a 3-bed semi-detached house or €14,500 to €24,000 for a 4-bed detached home.
How the ventilated aluminium rain-screen protects internal timber, pine vs oak interiors, and uPVC vs aluminium vs aluclad.
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Estimated guide price (incl. VAT)
€16,650 to €29,150
4-bed detached / bungalow (12–16 windows) · Aluclad / thermally broken aluminium · Triple glazing (0.8 W/m²K)
Guide price for a 4-bed detached / bungalow (12–16 windows) in aluclad / thermally broken aluminium with triple glazing (0.8 w/m²k), including removal of old frames, low-expansion foam sealing, internal reveal plastering and 13.5% VAT. If completed as part of a qualifying SEAI whole-house upgrade, the SEAI grant for this home size is €4,000.
Ask a local installer for a quoteuPVC vs thermally broken aluminium vs aluclad
| Feature | A-rated uPVC | All-aluminium (thermally broken) | Aluclad (timber + aluminium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed semi-detached (8–10 windows) | €4,500 to €7,800 | €8,800 to €14,500 | €10,500 to €16,800 |
| 4-bed detached (12–16 windows) | €6,800 to €11,900 | €12,500 to €20,500 | €14,500 to €24,000 |
| Internal room finish | Smooth or foiled uPVC | Powder-coated metal | Real lacquered pine, oak or painted timber |
| BestWhole-window U-value (Uw) | 0.80 – 1.20 W/m²K | 0.95 – 1.30 W/m²K | 0.72 – 0.85 W/m²K |
| Expected lifespan | 25 – 30 years | 35 – 45 years | 40 – 50+ years |
Ventilated cladding, coastal powder coat and lift-and-slide doors
On genuine Scandinavian and European aluclad profiles, the outer powder-coated aluminium extrusion clips onto the engineered timber frame via nylon stand-off brackets, leaving a 5mm–8mm free-draining air gap so the wood stays bone-dry year-round. For deep self-build and Passive House aluclad schedules, see our specialist sister guide at alucladwindows.ie.
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Questions homeowners ask
Do aluclad windows ever need painting on the outside?
Never — the exterior is polyester powder-coated aluminium (available in over 200 RAL colours including Qualicoat Seaside marine grade for coastal homes) that only needs washing when you clean the glass.
Window replacement across all 26 counties
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