Hi guys,
I'm looking to get some new windows for my two bay/bow windows. I'm trying to understand if as i've been told by window salesmen that it's best to replace the whole lot including struts (the vertical wood between the units) or just replace windows/frames. The window is not load bearing (or at least not very much), above it is a small gable end (bay and gable i think they are called). The units themselves are ok, though i think made of alu and pretty old, so when it gets particulary cold we get condensation on the frames though not the glass. We are renovating the front exterior so now seems like a good time before we render it as well.
I would prefer PVC i think for low maintenance and price, but all the frames/profiles i have seen appear very chunky compared to what i have now, do modern alu/wood frames have smaller profiles that pvc?
Here are some internal pictures to give you an idea of what we've currently got -
I'm looking to get some new windows for my two bay/bow windows. I'm trying to understand if as i've been told by window salesmen that it's best to replace the whole lot including struts (the vertical wood between the units) or just replace windows/frames. The window is not load bearing (or at least not very much), above it is a small gable end (bay and gable i think they are called). The units themselves are ok, though i think made of alu and pretty old, so when it gets particulary cold we get condensation on the frames though not the glass. We are renovating the front exterior so now seems like a good time before we render it as well.
I would prefer PVC i think for low maintenance and price, but all the frames/profiles i have seen appear very chunky compared to what i have now, do modern alu/wood frames have smaller profiles that pvc?
Here are some internal pictures to give you an idea of what we've currently got -