Joinery and interior fit-out in Briançon

Craft expertise in the service of solid timber

At Wood & Roof, joinery is not merely a trade — it is a passion passed on from project to project, at the heart of the Briançonnais. Our workshop, located close to Briançon, allows us to work solid timber to the highest standards of the craft: Douglas fir from the southern Alps, mountain Larch, French oak. Each species is selected for its mechanical and aesthetic properties, in relation to the project and the constraints of the existing building.

We produce all our work to order: entrance doors, internal doors, gates and wicket gates, traditional or contemporary windows, hinged shutters and sliding shutters. Whether you are renovating a village house in Briançon, a chalet in Serre-Chevalier or a barn in the Guisane valley, we design unique pieces that respect the character of the building while delivering the thermal performance expected at altitude.

Sliding barn doors with integrated pedestrian gates

The barns of the Briançonnais have a unique architectural charm. Their renovation often involves the creation of large sliding doors in solid timber, combining practicality and aesthetics. We manufacture barn doors on surface-mounted or recessed tracks, with forged or contemporary ironmongery depending on the desired style. Every door can incorporate a pedestrian wicket for everyday use without operating the full panel — a practical solution adopted by many property owners in the Hautes-Alpes.

Our barn doors are assembled in the workshop using traditional techniques: draw-bored mortise and tenon joints, diagonal bracing, wide boards in Douglas fir or Larch. The timber is deep-treated to withstand the harsh winters of the alpine climate, temperature fluctuations and the moisture associated with snowmelt.

Timber windows and hinged shutters for mountain climates

A well-designed timber window provides remarkable thermal and acoustic insulation. This is a major asset at altitude, where temperatures regularly drop below -15 °C. We manufacture casement, tilt-and-turn or fixed windows, with double or triple glazing depending on the energy requirements of the dwelling. Profiles are machined in our workshop to guarantee perfect airtightness and watertightness, even against the strong winds of the alpine passes.

Hinged shutters remain the preferred solution in the built heritage of the Briançonnais. We make them in solid, louvred or panelled boards, with traditional or contemporary hardware. Each pair is adjusted to the millimetre to fit the existing reveals, even on the most irregular facades of the historic houses of the Cité Vauban.

Velux and roof window installation

Converting loft spaces in the mountains requires carefully planned natural light. We handle the installation of Velux roof windows and equivalents, with particular attention to the waterproofing and insulation of the trimmer framework. In the Briançonnais, significant snow loads require specific flashings and carefully detailed interior reveals to avoid thermal bridges. Our experience in roof carpentry allows us to cut and reinforce the existing structure without compromising the overall integrity.

Interior fit-out, solid wood kitchens, storage and staircases

Wood & Roof carries the timber all the way into the home. We design and craft bespoke interior fit-outs in our workshop: solid wood kitchens (Douglas fir, larch, oak), floor-to-ceiling fitted storage, walk-in wardrobes, libraries, headboards and bathroom furniture. Every piece is drawn to suit the constraints of the building (irregular walls of older houses, sloping ceilings of converted lofts, existing alcoves) and finished with natural products: hard oils, waxes, matte lacquers.

We also build bespoke timber staircases: straight flights, quarter-turn, half-turn, string staircases and solid treads on a central spine. Everything is assembled in the workshop, fitted on site, with particular attention to stability, acoustics and safety (anti-slip nosings, matching railings). A larch kitchen, a bespoke library or an oak staircase: three works, one craftsman, from drawing to installation.

Balconies, decks and timber railings for the mountains

Living in the mountains also means living outdoors as soon as the sun returns. We build balconies, decks and walkways in timber suited to the alpine climate: load-bearing structure in larch or Douglas fir, anti-slip deck boards, stainless steel fixings, careful drainage and ventilation to withstand freeze-thaw cycles and snowmelt. Every structure is sized for the snow loads of the Briançonnais and complies with safety regulations.

Our timber railings — vertical balusters, solid panels, openwork panels, mixed wood-and-metal — are designed bespoke and harmonised with the existing building. Whether for a chalet balcony in Serre-Chevalier, a village house terrace in Briançon or a walkway on a renovated barn in Vallouise, we work on structure, durability and aesthetics together.

Why choose a local joiner in Briançon?

Engaging a craft joiner based in the Briançonnais means benefiting from intimate knowledge of the territory: local timber species suited to altitude, the regulatory requirements of protected zones (ABF areas, ZPPAUP), the specific characteristics of traditional construction in the Briançonnais. Our proximity to our clients — from Briançon to L'Argentière-la-Bessée, from Serre-Chevalier to Monêtier-les-Bains, as far as Guillestre — allows us to provide responsive support from on-site measuring to final installation. Every project is the subject of a detailed free quote with clearly stated lead times.