uPVC windows have been the most popular window type amongst UK homeowners for decades, thanks to it being the most cost-effective option on the market. However, as the glazing industry is evolving, homeowners are now beginning to turn their heads towards the alternative and modern option, aluminium windows.
We understand that the window style can be more exciting than the material, but it’s one of the most important decisions you have to make when improving your home with replacement windows, that is why we’ve put together this blog to help you make the right choice of windows for your home.
In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of both uPVC and aluminium windows and what best suits you and your home.
Aluminium Windows
Aluminium window frames are notoriously known for their superior strength and sleek style, which makes them very popular in modern homes. Thanks to their superior strength, they can be designed with slimline aluminium frames, allowing more space for the window pane, inviting an array of daylight into your home and a wider view of the outside.
They’re also extremely durable and provide great security for your home, thanks to their strength and multi-point locking systems, giving you peace of mind that your windows will deter any potential intruders. With the addition of a ‘thermal break’, aluminium windows prevent the transition of cold air from outside to inside, ensuring energy efficiency in your home.
Our aluminium windows are also one of the most sustainable windows on the market:
- Manufactured from completely recyclable materials
- Exceptional energy efficiency (low U-values and thermal break)
- Long lifespan (long term investment)
- Low environmental impact
- Save you money on your energy bills
- Weather-resistant
- Resistant to rot and corrosion
uPVC Windows
uPVC window frames are the most cost-effective windows on the market. Despite the much cheaper price, they still offer the major key benefits that you look for in a window. Including:
- Durability
- Energy efficiency
- Low maintenance
They give the homeowner the freedom of almost full customisation, from the handle to the glazing options, we give the customer the ability to make their home unique whether they want their new windows to stand out with our selection of any RAL colour or even the sophisticated look of the timber effect, allowing the customer to enjoy all the benefits of a uPVC window, whilst getting the look of a classic timber window.
uPVC windows also thrive under low maintenance, There is no need to apply treatment or a new paint job, as little as a wipe down every once in a while will keep these windows performing at the highest standard. With uPVC windows, you get an extensive range of styles; from the ever-lasting style of the casement window to sliding sash windows, we have the window perfect for your home’s aesthetic.
What is the Right Choice For Your Home?
So, uPVC vs aluminium windows, there is no clear winner as the choice is highly dependent on multiple factors; the size of your budget, the style of your home and your ambitions. If you have a smaller budget or are looking to invest more in another area and want that little bit more customisable options, including a wide range of colours and hinges, then uPVC is the right choice for you. If you want superior performance and unbeatable levels of strength, durability, and energy efficiency, then aluminium windows are the right type of window for you and your home.
Are you Ready to Start Your Home Improvement Journey?
If you’re ready to experience excellent service and take the first step of your home improvement journey or want some expert advice, call today at 01787 473 516, or fill out the online form here, for a free quote. Alternatively, take a visit to our showroom for inspiration.