5 Tips for Choosing Aluminium Windows

I think the following raises some excellent points on how to choose aluminum windows. I’ve included a few of the highlights for you to get the gist of the article:

The Look

Aluminium windows play a major role in defining the overall look of the elevations – in this era of big glass, increasingly so – and therefore it’s worth prioritising the look. Firstly, concentrate on achieving slim sightlines. Secondly, look at the way the opening and fixed glass elements look side by side. ‘Flush’ is the key word here.

The Price

Make sure that you are comparing like for like when it comes to quotes from different suppliers — assessing things like locks, handles, any required pressings and so on. There is likely to be a huge range in quotes, but don’t forget that this is more than a pricing game: look for lead-in times (Origin offers a lead time of one week on its main colours.)

Build Quality

The way the window is put together can vary a lot from one supplier to the next. For example, when it comes to composite systems – which combine two materials, usually timber on the inside and aluminium externally – ensure that the external and internal frame elements are distinct (rather than, for instance, comprising a wooden frame clad on to an aluminium skin). Also ask where the key elements originated and where they were actually manufactured.

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Thanks,

David