Many window buyers find themselves in the same boat and it’s a decision that needs careful thought about the implications.
Cost is an obvious one, along with potential energy savings, aesthetics, and how much you’ll have to commit to maintenance.
Let our article unravel the deciding factors to help you make a choice.
What Do The Two Styles Look Like?
Aluminium windows are characterised by their sleek framing and oversized glazed sections, providing unspoilt views of vistas. They’re typically chosen for applications into modern properties and attract maximum sunlight into residences.
Occupiers of traditional and period homes find UPVC windows attractive as assimilating a woodgrain foil finish into the frame creates a believable wood-like effect. It’s far less tiresome maintaining a UPVC profile than genuine timber frames.
Which Will Endure Longest And Require Low Maintenance?
30-40 years, sometimes longer, is the average lifecycle of an aluminium window. Its longevity stems from the material’s colossal strength and unceasing weather-resistance. Colour application entails a powder-coating process, and this defies corrosion, fading etc.
UPVC windows come with a lifespan of 20-30 years. Durability and weatherproofing are also factors in why they last so long. Insist on only the highest-quality UPVC to avert future discolouration, staining or brittleness, brought on by sunlight exposure.
Upkeep only needs to entail wiping the frames when they get dirty, lubricating all the important components every few months, and doing an occasional check of seals and gaskets.
Can Both Help Save Me Money?
Money savings can be significant as the U-value of a current-day double or triple glazed UPVC window is about 1.2 W/m²K and modern thermally broken aluminium windows can accomplish a similar figure, signifying outstanding thermal performance.
It costs more to purchase aluminium designs, but you’re investing in improved durability, greater longevity, and some would say, a more premium aesthetic compared to UPVC profiles.
We wouldn’t like to say aluminium is better than UPVC, or vice-versa, as your home and aspirations for it will dictate that. James Oliver can field any more questions you might have about the two solutions. Organise a call back from the team.
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We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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