You have decided on wooden windows for your dream home. Good choice.
Now here is the part nobody tells you — you are about to spend ₹2 to 2.5 lakhs more than you need to. Not because wood is that expensive. Because of how most people buy it.
This blog is about fixing that.
Windows — three choices, one decision
When it comes to windows you have three options in Bangalore.
UPVC is the cheapest. Low maintenance, water resistant, no painting needed. Clean and practical.
Aluminium sits in the middle. Sleek, modern, durable. Works well for large openings and contemporary designs.
Wooden windows are the costliest of the three. But they carry something the other two never will — warmth, character, and a lifespan that goes beyond 100 years when the right wood is chosen and maintained well. Not decades. Generations.
In earlier generations, main door frames and pooja room frames were made from sandalwood — a tradition that shows how seriously our ancestors took the choice of wood for a home. That same thinking still applies today.
If you have chosen wooden windows for your home — the rest of this blog is for you.
Wooden windows and door frames in Bangalore — your wood options
Three types of wood are commonly used for wooden windows and door frames in Bangalore homes.
Teak is the costliest and the best. Dense, termite resistant, moisture resistant. Teak door frames and window frames installed today will last well over 100 years if maintained. Ages beautifully — looks better with time, not worse. The problem is price. Using teak for every window frame and door frame in your house is where most budgets break.
Honne wood is the smart middle ground. Strong, workable, takes polish and finish well. Gives you the warmth and character of wood at a fraction of teak pricing. Perfectly suited for most wooden windows and internal door frames in Bangalore homes.
Sal wood is the budget option within the wooden category. Heavier and harder than most woods, decent durability. Works well for wooden window frames and door frames where function matters more than premium finish.
The single most important decision — where to use teak and where not to
Here is where most people overspend on wooden windows and door frames in Bangalore.
They decide on teak — because it is the best — and use it for every window frame and door frame in the house.
That is the mistake.
Teak needs to go in exactly two places. Your main door frame and your pooja room door frame.
These are the two most significant door frames in your home. Your main door frame is what every visitor sees first — it is your home’s first impression. Your pooja room door frame carries its own weight in every Indian household. Both deserve teak — fully, without compromise.
For everything else — bedroom wooden window frames, kitchen wooden window frames, internal door frames — Honne or Sal wood is completely sufficient. Same wooden warmth. Same character. A fraction of teak cost.
This one decision alone changes your budget significantly.
Before you finalise your wood choices — read our guide on planning your house construction in Bangalore to understand how material decisions fit into the full construction process.
Planning your house construction in Bangalore →
The procurement strategy that saves you lakhs on wooden windows and door frames
This is the tip most homeowners never hear — because builders have no reason to tell you.
When you finalise your construction tell your builder clearly — the wooden windows and door frames I will procure myself. Just give me all the sizes.
Your builder gives you the dimensions of every window opening and every door frame opening. You take those sizes to three or four timber yards in Bangalore. You get quotes. You compare. You negotiate.
Here is why this works so well.
A ground plus two floor house on a 30×40 site needs a minimum of 200 to 250 cubic feet of wood for all door frames and wooden windows combined. When you walk into a timber yard with that kind of requirement — you are a serious buyer. Timber yards price differently for bulk buyers. You negotiate from a position of strength.
If you save just ₹1000 per cubic foot on 200 cubic feet — that is ₹2 lakhs back in your pocket. On 250 cubic feet that is ₹2.5 lakhs. Saved. Simply because you procured instead of leaving it to someone else.
Most builders source wood through their own channels at their own margins. That is not wrong — it is how construction works. But it means you are paying their procurement price, not the market price. When you procure yourself you pay the market price.
One thing to be careful about
Self-procurement of wooden windows and door frames works when you know what you are looking at — or go with someone who does.
Badly seasoned wood warps six months after installation. Low grade teak sold as premium teak is more common than you think in Bangalore timber yards. A yard that looks legitimate can still sell you poor quality wood if you cannot tell the difference on the spot.
So when you go to a timber yard — take someone with you. Your carpenter. Your architect. Your construction team. Someone who can look at a piece of wood and tell you what it actually is.
Going alone and buying on price alone is how people end up with warped window frames and regret.
What BuildAcre does
When you build with us and choose wooden windows and door frames — we have our own timber yard. You come with us, see the wood directly, understand exactly what is going into your home before it goes in.
No middlemen. No unknown sources. No surprises.
We have done complete wooden window and door frame installations across Bangalore — main door frames, pooja room frames, full wooden window sets — all from our own timber procurement. The wood you see is the wood that goes into your home.
If you want to know more about wooden windows and door frames for your house — reach out. We will walk you through it.
Frequently asked questions
Which wood is best for windows in Bangalore?
It goes on Budget, Teak wood is the best value choice for wooden windows in Bangalore. Teak is termite resistant, and longer lasting . Reserve teak for your main door frame and pooja room door frame where it matters most.
How long do wooden windows last in Bangalore?
When the right wood is chosen and properly maintained — wooden windows and door frames last over 100 years. Teak specifically is known for its exceptional lifespan and resistance to termites and moisture.
Should I choose wooden windows or UPVC windows for my Bangalore home?
UPVC windows are cheaper and low maintenance — a practical choice. Wooden windows cost more but offer warmth, character, and a lifespan that UPVC cannot match. The right choice depends on your budget and what you value in your home.
How much does wood cost for windows and door frames in a Bangalore home?
A G+2 floor house on a 30×40 site typically needs 200 to 250 cubic feet of wood for all wooden windows and door frames combined. By procuring yourself and negotiating in bulk you can save ₹2 to 2.5 lakhs compared to leaving procurement to your builder.
What is the difference between teak and Honne wood for door frames?
Teak is denser, more termite resistant, and longer lasting — but significantly more expensive. Honne wood is strong, takes finish well, and costs less. Use teak for main door frames and pooja room door frames. Use Honne for remaining door frames and wooden windows.
