Aluminium and Plastic window frames price difference

^woody^ · 29 Sep 2008

Before I start ringing around, has anyone got a rough idea on the price difference between aluminum dg window frames and plastic ones?

The same, twice as much or .... ?

Just a couple of average size frames (1m2 approx) with one opener

allaspects · 30 Sep 2008

when buying aluminium windows, make sure that the ones you buy have a thermal break. This is to stop the cold travelling through the frame and causing condensation

Mw Roofline · 30 Sep 2008

Woody I have a great contact for plastic windows if yr interested, will deliver to your door (supply only). They are really good quality too

Matt.

^woody^ · 30 Sep 2008

OK thanks.

I'm just finalising the design/detail, but I was really after frames in dark grey, and like the lower profile of aluminium.

Thats why I was leaning towards aluminium, but if they are stupid money, then it will either be [grey] plastic or painted hardwood

^woody^ · 17 Oct 2008

An update.

From the quotes I've had so far, aluminium is equivalent in price to hardwood, and nearly twice as much as softwood and 25% more than plastic frames.

These prices are a bit distorted as I am after grey frame sections which are not stock items

RigidRaider · 18 Oct 2008

To give you an idea we have just had bifold alu doors fitted, four panels to an opening 3450mm wide. We bought a quality German system because the doors face SW and will get prevailing wind, driving rain and hot sunshine. The cost including fitting was around £9000. The quality is excellent, especially the stainless steel runners and trucks. See the other post on here about alu vs. PVCu for a picture.

Having the frames powder coated to a RAL number shouldn't cost more than standard white.

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Aluminium and Plastic window frames price difference

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