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Timber v's Alu v's PVC windows

  • 24-11-2008 5:38pm
    #1
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭


    I want to put new windows into the house & am wondering what the advantages/disadvantages of the different types are. I want them to look modern but otherwise I'm only concerned with the colour and quality...

    Also, I have heard that the government were going to offer grants to help people to meet the new energy ratings. Is there any info on this?


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  • #2
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,550 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    This thread might help.

    Another link


  • #3
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Thanks Muff. I'm not particularly interested in the Aluclad stuff. More interested to know if aluminium or pvc have better wear qualities, thermal values, uv reistence etc...

    Am 80% sure I don't want Timber, even though the paint finish is guarunteed for up to 10 years these days... I want them to be maintenance free. I have noticed some nice cream coloured PVCs recently...


  • #4
    Ashfield
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭Ashfield


    I was in the same situation as you trying to decide between pvc and timber,
    We went with pvc in the end, mainly due to the amount of windows in the house meant that maintaining them might be a pain in the you know what!
    You can get a woodgrain pvc effect that give the look of a timber window and as you said there are some lovely colours of pvc windows now available


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