PERFECT FUSION
WOOD-CLAD: BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Wood-clad systems represent the ultimate evolution in luxury door and window design, combining the natural warmth and beauty of genuine wood interiors with the unmatched durability and weather resistance of precision aluminum exteriors. This innovative hybrid construction delivers maintenance-free performance while preserving the authentic character and thermal efficiency that only real wood can provide.
UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE
HYBRID EXCELLENCE
Wood-clad construction eliminates the traditional compromises inherent in single-material systems by strategically combining materials where each performs best. The interior wood provides superior thermal insulation, natural beauty, and the warm, organic aesthetic that creates genuine connection to nature. Meanwhile, the protective aluminum cladding shields the wood from moisture, UV radiation, and weather extremes, ensuring decades of maintenance-free performance.
This hybrid approach enables larger panel sizes and enhanced structural integrity compared to single materials alone. The aluminum exterior can be powder-coated in unlimited colors while preserving natural wood grain and texture inside. Advanced engineering prevents thermal bridging while maximizing energy efficiency. The result is a system that outlasts pure wood installations while maintaining their authentic beauty, and surpasses aluminum systems in thermal performance and aesthetic warmth.
Wood-clad systems represent true innovation: engineered durability without sacrificing the natural qualities that make wood irreplaceable in luxury architecture.
DUAL DEFENSE
UNIVERSAL RESILIENCE
Advanced hybrid construction provides optimal performance across diverse climate zones by protecting wood where it's vulnerable while utilizing its natural strengths where they matter most for interior comfort and energy efficiency.
WEATHER RESISTANCE
The aluminum exterior shell provides complete protection against moisture, UV radiation, and temperature extremes while allowing the interior wood to regulate humidity naturally. This barrier system prevents water infiltration while maintaining the wood's natural breathing properties for optimal indoor air quality.
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Wood's natural insulation properties work in perfect harmony with aluminum's structural strength to create superior thermal performance. The interior wood provides excellent insulation without requiring thermal breaks, while the exterior aluminum maintains structural integrity across all temperature ranges.
MAINTENANCE FREEDOM
The protective aluminum cladding creates a virtually maintenance-free exterior that resists fading, chalking, and environmental degradation. Inside, the protected wood maintains its natural beauty indefinitely, requiring only occasional cleaning while preserving its warm, organic character.
DUAL AESTHETICS
UNLIMITED DESIGN FREEDOM
Wood-clad systems offer unprecedented design flexibility through independent interior and exterior finish options. The aluminum exterior accepts any powder-coated finish from the complete RAL color range, enabling perfect coordination with architectural elements while resisting environmental degradation. Advanced coating technologies provide exceptional durability and color retention across all climate conditions.
Interior wood species selection includes vertical grain Douglas fir, mahogany, and custom wood varieties including FSC-certified options. Natural stains, paints, and clear protective finishes preserve the wood's authentic character while enabling complete customization. The protected interior environment ensures finish longevity while maintaining the tactile warmth and visual richness that only genuine wood provides.
FEATURED ARTISAN
As pioneers in folding door systems, LaCantina has perfected wood-clad construction through decades of innovation. Manufacturing in the US, they combine premium aluminum extrusions with genuine wood species including Douglas fir and mahogany. Their Aluminum Wood system features robust 2¼" panels for oversized openings up to 8 feet wide and12 feet tall, with custom hardware, concealed locks, and an industry-leading10-year warranty.
HYBRID INNOVATION
WOOD-CLAD APPLICATIONS
Discover the remarkable versatility and performance of wood-clad door and window systems, showcasing how this innovative construction method enhances both contemporary and traditional luxury architectural applications.
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