It’s important to explore which window and door material is the best fit for you and your home. Material choices include- uPVC, Aluminium or Timber.
uPVC windows and doors are the most popular replacement in the UK, and for good reason. They look great when made and installed well. uPVC windows are also cheaper than both aluminium and Timber. They are the most thermally efficient, maintenance free and have a long-life span of approximately 35-40 years. They are available in a range of woodgrain colours and styles to suit most house types.
Aluminium windows and doors are known for their strength and durability. Aluminium’s inherent strength allows the use of slimer profile offering smaller sightlines. These benefits make aluminium an excellent option for bi-folding doors. Aluminium has a life span of approximately 45 years and are more easily recycled than uPVC. They are also very low maintenance. Aluminium, however, is a more costly option than uPVC. Another downside to aluminium, is that it is a considerably poor insulator. Its thermal performance is also inferior to uPVC.
Timber windows and doors, although looks beautiful when well made, they are prone to swelling and rotting, and require regular maintenance to maintain their appeal. Houses in conservation areas are often required to replace their windows with like for like timber replacements. However, some planning authorities are willing to relax the rules for uPVC and aluminium when designed as timber replicate windows, such as Flush Sash.
You may also want to consider reading the following useful hints & tips:
Spreading the cost of double-glazing products is a convenient way to upgrade your home, at a manageable pace that suits your lifestyle.
That’s why at Sapphire Windows, we can offer flexible finance options through our finance facility provider, Improveasy Ltd.
We believe that you shouldn’t have to pinch your pockets to be able to enjoy our products.
No matter your budget, you can add the new windows and doors you’ve been dreaming of without any delay and pay for them in small monthly installments to suit your personal circumstance.
RUSSELL SHAUN MATTHEWS t/a Sapphire Windows is an Introducer Appointed Representative and provides a pure client Introduction through Improveasy Ltd., a company registered in England and Wales (Co. Reg. number 7807352). Registered Office: Station House, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EP. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 708623). The firm is authorised as a Broker, not a Lender and offers credit facilities from a panel of lenders. The credit is subject to application and status.
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