Choosing new UPVC windows

[nsh]

I want to replace old double glazing. I have seen a couple of showrooms and I noticed that at one of them the window was sliding better which I assume was because of better hinges. But when I was asking for quotes, it doesn't seem like there is an option to choose hinges. Is there a great variability in hinge quality (as in most other things in life) and if so am I just unlucky in the quotes I got that there wasn't an option to choose hinges ?

 

[Stivino]

I bought new windows for the front of the house two years ago. I bought tilt and turn, but looking back, I wouldn't buy them again as they limit the type of blinds you can have, and if you want to open them inwards, you have to clear the window sill.

 

[crank39]

I want to replace old double glazing. I have seen a couple of showrooms and I noticed that at one of them the window was sliding better which I assume was because of better hinges. But when I was asking for quotes, it doesn't seem like there is an option to choose hinges. Is there a great variability in hinge quality (as in most other things in life) and if so am I just unlucky in the quotes I got that there wasn't an option to choose hinges ?

When you say 'sliding better' are you referring to vertical sliding sash windows or side opening casement windows?

 

[crank39]

I guess the hinges weren't that important then!

 

[ronniecabers]

Sounds to me like lack of maintenance and poorly adjusted ' friction ' at those showrooms that didn't work smoothly
Most hinges are of similiar quality in my opinion

 

[diy_fun_uk]

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