Upgrading Windows recommendations

freshpopcorn

We are hoping to upgrade our Windows later this year.

House is a very simple 3 bed bungalow with older timber framed windows.

Kitchen window, living room window, bathroom and 3 bedroom windows.(Don't have exact measurements)

There are loads of different types of materials, etc to choose from.

However we are essentially looking for simple, reasonable priced windows and ones that will keep the place a bit more cosy.

Any recommendations on what would suit us best regarding style?

Can anybody recommend any companies ?(We're based in Cork).

And and an approx price?

Also the approx time frame from contact to fitting?

wandererz

I was going to recommend a subscription from Microsoft to get the full benefit.

... but then I read the rest of the post.

I can't recommend anyone in Cork because I don't know anyone.

I do recommend triple insulated though.

Are you opposed to non-timber frames in any way?

Do you have a digital infrared thermometer?

- the type that looks like a gun but is not used on humans? Rather on ovens, food etc.

Do you have neighbours or others in the vicinity with upgraded windows?

I would suggest getting one of those thermometers and doing a test of your windows & the neighbours upgraded windows in and around the same time frame to check heat loss or difference.

freshpopcorn

We’re open to all window types.

Preferable low maintenance. Trying to stay away from timber.

House is a rural bungalow. Noise isn’t an issue for us.

No real neighbors who have upgraded windows.

awec

I'd go Timber or Alu-clad.

PVC is low maintenance but also looks the worst. Always look cheap IMO.

denismc

I replaced all our windows last year,

We went with Alu-p double glazed which are essentially aluminium windows with a colour coating, the frames have insulation on the inside which makes a difference to thermal retention.

I'm not sure if we are allowed to mention suppliers but we got ours from the largest window supplier in Munster.

The company have a mixed reputation online but I have to say that my experience was very positive and the fitters were excellent.

freshpopcorn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118459795#Comment_118459795

Roughly would there much of a price difference?

@denismc How long did the process take if you mind me asking?

awec

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118461069#Comment_118461069

Depends on what sort of quality but PVC would be the cheapest by quite a bit I think. I don't think there's a huge price difference between alu-clad and wooden, but generally wooden is the most expensive.

denismc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118461069#Comment_118461069

I think it was about 8 weeks from ordering but the only way to really know is to contact the supplier and get a quote.

Some suppliers assemble their windows locally while others assemble abroad which adds to the lead time.

My advice would be to get a few quotes from different suppliers.