Would like advice/opinions, please...
We're been advised by our architectural technologist that a large 'feature' window at one end of a room in our proposed build will need to be constructed of either laminated wood or aluminium frames and not uPVC. Haven't had a chance to discuss this yet but I assume it's a strength thing. At the tallest point the floor-to-ceiling window will be just under 4m tall and I can do without maintaining external wooden frames so that option doesn't appeal.
We currently have old style aluminium framed, double glazed windows from the 1980's fitted throughout our property which, in all but one respect, we prefer to current uPVC windows we've seen. However, the one aspect we don't care for is some pretty serious frame condensation - it's a real issue for us most winters. We carefully control moisture levels within the property and I've carried out atmospheric moisture testing in all rooms and can definitely state we don't have a damp internal atmosphere in winter so have concluded that the problem is due to frame cold-bridging (so much for the incorporated 'thermal break').
I don't want to spend a grand (or whatever) on a flashy aluminium framed window only to need to mop the floor on winter mornings. How far have new aluminium framed windows developed since the 1980's with regards to frame cold-bridging? I see there are also window frames available with wood inside and aluminium outside - any good? Whatever window frame we choose for the 'feature' window, I intend to replace all the other windows in the property with the same type/style/colour.
Any suggestions or experiences much appreciated, thanks.
We're been advised by our architectural technologist that a large 'feature' window at one end of a room in our proposed build will need to be constructed of either laminated wood or aluminium frames and not uPVC. Haven't had a chance to discuss this yet but I assume it's a strength thing. At the tallest point the floor-to-ceiling window will be just under 4m tall and I can do without maintaining external wooden frames so that option doesn't appeal.
We currently have old style aluminium framed, double glazed windows from the 1980's fitted throughout our property which, in all but one respect, we prefer to current uPVC windows we've seen. However, the one aspect we don't care for is some pretty serious frame condensation - it's a real issue for us most winters. We carefully control moisture levels within the property and I've carried out atmospheric moisture testing in all rooms and can definitely state we don't have a damp internal atmosphere in winter so have concluded that the problem is due to frame cold-bridging (so much for the incorporated 'thermal break').
I don't want to spend a grand (or whatever) on a flashy aluminium framed window only to need to mop the floor on winter mornings. How far have new aluminium framed windows developed since the 1980's with regards to frame cold-bridging? I see there are also window frames available with wood inside and aluminium outside - any good? Whatever window frame we choose for the 'feature' window, I intend to replace all the other windows in the property with the same type/style/colour.
Any suggestions or experiences much appreciated, thanks.