Aluminum vs PVC

Zulu

Folks
quick one. I was getting an aluminum lift and slid (4.5m). Supplier fell through.


I have a quote for a PVC replacement. Whats the difference? (I get PVC is plastic and aluminum is well...) But is there anything else other than feel? What do I need to be wary of here?


Thanks.

Calahonda52

Frame will be much chunkier.
Have you done the math on the weight, could be 200 kg so have you access

JoeA3

Aluminium/aluclad:
- slimmer frames with straight edges
- wider choice of colours
- looks sleeker
- much larger doors/openings are possible

PVC
- cheaper.

Zulu

Thanks folks.
There's plenty of access (no need for lift) which is good.


In terms of "clunkiness" its a 4500x210 door, I'm guessing there wont be a significant difference (at least not one I'll notice in a year or so). Please reassure me I'm right

JoeA3

Zulu wrote: »

Thanks folks.
There's plenty of access (no need for lift) which is good.


In terms of "clunkiness" its a 4500x210 door, I'm guessing there wont be a significant difference (at least not one I'll notice in a year or so). Please reassure me I'm right

I think at standard 210 height it will be ok. When shopping myself, I was told that uPVC isn’t possible with larger (taller) sizes, in my case my slider is 2.4m tall.

BryanF

50mm on frame thickness makes a huge difference in appearance.

Zulu

I could happily live with it.