First and foremost, we urge you not to proceed with aluminium or UPVC windows until you’ve considered a series of things.
The cost implications of buying either material is one and you must also think about how they’ll affect energy costs, home aesthetics, and the amount of maintenance involved in preserving their appearance.
Our article is designed to address these points and help you clarify which to purchase.
What Aluminium And UPVC Windows Look Like
The sleekness of aluminium windows makes them stand out and the wealth of glass they house, offering vast sightlines. Often chosen for upgrades at contemporary residences, aluminium openings entice maximum sunlight into spaces, initiating openness.
UPVC windows are more typically selected for traditional and period homes, as they can replicate the look of timber frames with the adoption of woodgrain foil finishes. Their frames and finishes need a fraction of the upkeep that timber-built solutions necessitate.
Which Last Longest And Require Least Maintenance?
Aluminium windows could occupy your property for the next 30-40 years due to their immense, enduring strength and capacity to resist the elements. Through their life, the powder-coated finish will never display the effects of fading, corrosion or peeling.
20-30 years is the predicted lifespan of UPVC windows, which have superb resilience too and can resist weathering. Be careful of poor-quality UPVC profiles, as they easily discolour, stain etc., when relentlessly exposed to the sun.
Preserving the two products couldn’t be easier – use a soft cloth and warm soapy water to rid frames of dirt, lubricate the components every so often, and do the odd check of seals and gaskets.
Are They Likely To Save You Money?
Without a doubt they will, thanks to their amazingly low U-values. A contemporary double or triple glazed window realises a U-value of around 1.2 W/m²K and modern thermally broken aluminium window systems don’t lag far behind and can sometimes match that figure.
Aluminium costs a bit more than UPVC, but don’t be put off, as the added money equates to extra robustness and more longevity. Some also regard aluminium windows as having superior current-day looks.
Rather than crown one of the two a winner, your main takeaway should be that the ‘best’ material is whichever better caters for your home and requirements.
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.
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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