Mid Wales Windows is here to educate you on the ins and outs of both options and alert you to what you ought to consider before choosing between the two.
Cost is bound to be a crucial factor, and you also need to think about energy costs, aesthetics and long-term maintenance.
Read on to get the full picture from us…
What Style Do They Both Display?
Aluminium windows embody modern innovation, offering the slimmest profiles and maximum glazing for sleek looks and unobstructed sightlines. They’re generally specified for contemporary residences and funnel hordes of natural light into spaces.
Woodgrain foil finishes can be assimilated into UPVC frames to mimic timber frames, making them popular with owners of traditional and period homes. Neglecting genuine wood in preference of a wood-like UPVC, reduces the time and effort involved in upkeep.
Which Last Longest And Are Easiest To Maintain?
The lifespan potential of aluminium windows is 30-40 years, maybe longer. Their longevity originates from the mammoth strength they have and weatherproof frames. Fusion of a powder-coated finish helps prevent the emergence of fading or corrosion.
20-30 years is the normal lifecycle of UPVC windows, which are supremely durable and offer weather-resistance too. A word of warning! Watch out for inferior UPVC profiles as they are likely to discolour and become stained.
Maintenance of both materials is as simple as cleaning the frames using warm, soapy water and a soft, non-abrasive cloth, lubricating components now and again, and keeping an eye on seals and gaskets.
Will They Usher Energy Savings?
Undoubtedly, they will, as they both have exceptionally low U-values, a measurement of how thermally insulating they are. Modern double or triple glazed UPVC windows manage a U-value of just 1.2 W/m²K and modern thermally broken aluminium windows can sometimes match it.
Aluminium designs require a bigger outlay, but the added cost reflects the greater toughness and lengthier lifecycle they have. For some, aluminium frames also have a smarter look.
Personal preferences and home requirements ultimately dictate if you’re best off with UPVC or aluminium window openings. Viewing each in our Newtown showroom is essential.
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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