Aluminum Windows As Replacement Windows

Aluminum Windows As Replacement Windows

Why is aluminum better than the UPVC window?

The aluminum window has many benefits over traditional double glazed UPVC (plastic) windows. The main reasons for this are the durability, modern look, sleek design and slim line frames. These are the reasons why the aluminum window are slowly becoming the popular choice for modern homes and ghive the buyer a real chance to ‘add value’ to their property.

Why spend the money?

During these tough times the obvious question is, why should i sepnd more money on an alternative. An important fact to consider is that during these hard economic times, an important approach to take is to make home improvements in the mind set to ‘add value’ to your home with the idea to making more of a profit when selling your home in years to come. Why have a modern looking home and include old fashioned, cheaply designed windows? They are a key centre piece to any home and are an important aspect to any new building prokject, or home renovation.

Product information

The aluminum window, often known as a replacement window, double glazed window or sash window offers a real way to add value to your property. Whether it is a replacement window for existing double glazing, or a brand new extension or new build. Using slimline and thin frames the aluminum window can offer a real alternative to the cheap looking UPVC window.

Aluminum Windows – Thermal Efficiency

A true downfall of the aluminum framed window over the years has been its energy efficiency. This is a real reason why the UPVC double glazed window has experienced a constant boom. However, recent years technological advances in design and materials has meant that the aluminum window can noe achieve the highest energy rating possible. It can reach an ‘A’ WER rating, which is the official government body of efficiency ratings in the window and door industry. As of 2011 every double glazed window must reach at least a ‘C’ WER rating. In order to achieve great thermal efficiency the aluminum window now uses a thermal break which helps to keep the cold out and heat in.