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Aluclad Windows - confused!

  • 29-08-2014 9:32pm
    #1
    Bluesky008
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Bluesky008


    Hi all

    We are getting quotes for Aluclad windows. Prices vary considerably and one suppliers Aluclad is not same as the next it seems.

    Large Irish supplier is most competitive but seems their Aluclad is really PVC window with timber cladding on interior and Aluminimum cladding on exterior. Have seen these windows in house that had them installed c 3 years ago and they look great & person has had no problems.

    Three other companies who quoted source their windows from Scandanavian factories & maintain they are far superior. But they are a lot more expensive.

    Any views welcome - please PM me if have specific supplier comments as understand cant name Companies on these threads. Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    You get what you pay for. The PVC windows with Alu veneer you speak of come from a contentious company. I'm not a fan.


  • #3
    kkelliher
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,583 Mod ✭✭✭✭kkelliher


    Alu Clad = Alu Clad (generally accepted as the top product available in the window market)

    Aluc Veneer does not = Alu Clad so its not apples with apples when comparing prices.

    You generally pay for what you get. Ald Clad are generally beautiful windows and give the benefit of both the warm wooden internal effect with external protection.


  • #4
    fatty pang
    Registered Users Posts: 326 ✭✭fatty pang


    kkelliher wrote: »
    Alu Clad = Alu Clad (generally accepted as the top product available in the window market)
    Alu-clad = a window with aluminium cladding. The basic frame is generally timber but as in this instance can be pvc. There are other variations on the theme such as a timber frame with aluminium sash, aluminium frame with timber liner’ and other ‘composite’ windows.
    kkelliher wrote: »
    You generally pay for what you get. Ald Clad are generally beautiful windows and give the benefit of both the warm wooden internal effect with external protection.

    There are some pig ugly alu-clad timber windows with decidedly mediocre thermal performance made by the company in question.
    A variation of the window mentioned in the OP actually has a BBA Agrement certificate which is top of the line certification in terms of 3rd party certification. The BBA refer to the window as ‘Aluclad composite’ which is an accurate description. Unfortunately though upon reading the cert it becomes clear that they only tested a pretty small window and the watertightness result was not exactly stellar for such a small opening sash.


  • #5
    daithi7
    Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭daithi7


    Hi Folks,

    Anyone know which are the best windows for narrow frames? I need to replace some curved bow windows and upvc sections with openings are way too wide. I'd like max glass to frame around the corner on these windows if possible.

    Thanks for all advice,
    Horgand


  • #6
    Travis Brave Sty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭ Travis Brave Sty


    <snip> give the best outside appearance of narrow frames. Inside standard but I guess if its retrofit these wont be suitable.

    With regards to the large Irish supplier mentioned above...well there is a reason they are cheap! Their units are aimed at the ''twiddly dee'' slapshot market of building.

    Also be carefull of those aluclad quotes which state finger jointing is used, in large expanses this can be offputting.


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  • #7
    Bluesky008
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Bluesky008


    Thanks for all feedback - in end we decided to pay the extra and go for Scandanavian windows that are double pressure vacuum treated and their finger jointing looked very neat. We found it was only by going to suppliers a second time (when you know what you are looking at & know what questions to ask) and go from one to the other over a few hours (so you can remember each to compare) that we could decide. And negotiate on price :-)


  • #8
    fatty pang
    Registered Users Posts: 326 ✭✭fatty pang


    Bluesky008 wrote: »
    (when you know what you are looking at & know what questions to ask)

    I'm sure the sales reps were absolultely delighted to meet a well informed prospective customer.


  • #9
    tred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭tred


    Bluesky008 wrote: »
    Thanks for all feedback - in end we decided to pay the extra and go for Scandanavian windows that are double pressure vacuum treated and their finger jointing looked very neat. We found it was only by going to suppliers a second time (when you know what you are looking at & know what questions to ask) and go from one to the other over a few hours (so you can remember each to compare) that we could decide. And negotiate on price :-)


    is there a backup service with these windows. have they service men on the road.


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