Aluminum v upvc

BAV1975 · 15 Feb 2007

Hi

I am thinking about replacing all my windows. I am debating whether to go for Aluminum or UPVC. I like the thinner profile of 'Al' as opposed to the chunkiness of UPVC. I need the frma in black also to match the character of the house.

Obviously there is a price difference...but i just don;t want wads of plastic showing and no windows when this is done. Can you get a thnnier progile plastic instead??.

does anyone have any idea what i should be looking at when considerng which way to go..

cheers guys

wedge69 · 15 Feb 2007

Have a look here:

http://www.windowstoday.co.uk/products_pvcu.htm

Pros and cons of uPVC, aluminium and wood all listed.

masona · 15 Feb 2007

For security uPVC windows and doors are easy to break into whereas aluminium & wood are stronger and make a lot of noise when broken into.

Also go for solid wooden front/back door with a good locks

biffvernon · 16 Feb 2007

If you really won't have wood, then steel is better than either al or pvc.

The-brickie · 28 Feb 2007

If going for Ali windows, make sure they are thermally broken or you will get condensation inside on the frame.

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Aluminum v upvc

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