Why Wood.ED Joinery work with Coastal Group
- Michael Eddy

- Jul 15
- 3 min read


Every bespoke timber window and door is only as good as its weakest component. You can manufacture an accurate frame from carefully selected timber and install it with precision, but if the hinges corrode, the locks fail or the weather seals deteriorate, the overall performance of the joinery is compromised.
That's why we've chosen to work with Coastal Group.
Like us, Coastal Group is a Cornish business that specialises in products designed for long-term performance rather than short-term cost. Since 2003, the company has developed and manufactured premium hardware for external timber doors and windows, supplying joinery manufacturers throughout the UK and beyond.
Our partnership isn't about fitting a recognisable brand name. It's about giving every window and door the hardware it deserves.
Built for the Cornish climate
Living and working in Cornwall means understanding what salt air, driving rain and strong coastal winds can do to external joinery.
While timber often receives most of the attention, hardware works just as hard. Hinges, locks, handles and fixings are exposed to the weather every day.
That's why we specify hardware designed for demanding environments, including Coastal's 316 marine-grade stainless steel ranges. This grade of stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it well suited to properties close to the coast where standard hardware can deteriorate much more quickly.
For homeowners, that means smoother operation, fewer maintenance issues and hardware that's designed to perform over the long term.
Security without compromising design
Modern timber windows and doors need to provide more than traditional appearance.
They also need to deliver reliable security.
Coastal Group supplies locking systems, hinges and security hardware that work with bespoke timber joinery while maintaining clean sightlines and traditional detailing where required. Their range includes multi-point locking systems, weather seals, thresholds and hardware designed specifically for external timber windows and doors.
This allows us to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern security standards.
A shared focus on quality
We don't choose suppliers based solely on price.
We choose partners who share our approach to manufacturing.
Like Wood.ED Joinery, Coastal Group focuses on precision, durability and continuous product development. The company designs and manufactures many of its own products while also working with leading names in the joinery industry to provide complete hardware solutions.
That commitment to innovation gives us confidence that the hardware we install today will continue to perform for years to come.
Products designed to work together
A timber window is a complete system.
Its performance depends on how well every component works together, including:
Hinges
Locks
Handles
Weather seals
Thresholds
Glazing systems
Choosing hardware designed specifically for timber joinery helps ensure smooth operation, effective weather protection and long-term reliability.
Rather than selecting components from multiple suppliers, working with Coastal Group allows us to specify compatible products that have been developed to perform together.
Technical support and expertise
Good hardware is only part of the equation.
Having access to technical advice is equally valuable.
Coastal Group works closely with joinery manufacturers like Wood.ED Joinery, architects and designers to develop hardware solutions for a wide range of projects. Their technical support helps ensure that the products we specify are appropriate for each application, whether we're manufacturing a traditional sliding sash window or a contemporary entrance door.
Supporting local businesses
Both Wood.ED Joinery and Coastal Group are based in Cornwall.
Working with another Cornish company allows us to support local manufacturing while benefiting from shorter supply chains and closer collaboration.
It also means we're working with people who understand the demands that coastal environments place on timber windows and doors because they design products for those conditions every day.
Looking beyond the hardware
When customers invest in bespoke timber joinery, they're not simply buying timber, glass and ironmongery.
They're investing in a complete product that's expected to perform for decades.
That performance depends on countless individual details, many of which remain hidden once the installation is complete.
Wood.ED Joinery
By partnering with Coastal Group, we can combine bespoke timber craftsmanship with hardware that's designed for durability, security and everyday reliability.
It's a partnership built on a shared belief that lasting performance comes from paying attention to every component—not just the ones you can see.




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