I currently have aluminium double glazed window. Probably fitted 1990s?.
Problem
Most of the windows are failing due to a 5mm gap due to the hinges. I could looking at the hinges replaced.... (but they are non-standard riveted one.... )
Will fitting new windows be better for me?
I don't know if fitting newer double glazing would provide me with more warmth?
At the moment when I touch the glass, it is cold, so I don't know if 'triple' glazing is going to be much better? I think many installed double glazing have a problem with thermal bridging, so cold from outside is being conducted to the inside of the glass. I understand eco-friendly windows, try to break this thermal bridging. So the outer double glazed glass is disconnected in the inner glass, so much warmer. I don't know if there is a proper name for those type of windows?
The other option, go for triple glazing, but I don't know if it is really worth it?
I was burgled a few years ago, and they crowbarred my aluminium window.
So I imagine uPVC will be easier to break, but a local double glazing firm say they can supply uPVC with metal reinforcement.
Are there any firms which are better at aluminium windows or trip glazing specialists?
Problem
Most of the windows are failing due to a 5mm gap due to the hinges. I could looking at the hinges replaced.... (but they are non-standard riveted one.... )
Will fitting new windows be better for me?
I don't know if fitting newer double glazing would provide me with more warmth?
At the moment when I touch the glass, it is cold, so I don't know if 'triple' glazing is going to be much better? I think many installed double glazing have a problem with thermal bridging, so cold from outside is being conducted to the inside of the glass. I understand eco-friendly windows, try to break this thermal bridging. So the outer double glazed glass is disconnected in the inner glass, so much warmer. I don't know if there is a proper name for those type of windows?
The other option, go for triple glazing, but I don't know if it is really worth it?
I was burgled a few years ago, and they crowbarred my aluminium window.
So I imagine uPVC will be easier to break, but a local double glazing firm say they can supply uPVC with metal reinforcement.
Are there any firms which are better at aluminium windows or trip glazing specialists?