Buying and installing new windows can be a pricy and daunting experience, but it can also be incredibly gratifying, exciting, and impactful. So much needs to be considered when choosing the right windows, aesthetically they can make a massive difference to the overall look and feel of your home, they can add significant value to your property, and they also very practically protect the house against weather, drafts, dirt in addition to outside noises and providing security.

Many grapples with what materials and designs to choose from nowadays. UPVC and Wooden Windows are popular choices, so which is best and what is the right choice for you?

UPVC

UPVC an abbreviation for unplasticised polyvinyl chloride; this material is a robust and lightweight material frequently used in construction work. In addition, it is a low-maintenance material that is relatively inexpensive.

Benefits

• Bespoke finishes mean manufacturers can customise your windows to suit your tastes in colour, shape, styles, and effects; you can use this lower-cost material to look how you like.
• With unique locking features combined with a double-glazed pane of glass, this is a secure installation for your home against intruders.
• This highly durable weather resident choice makes it a sound barrier against aggressive weather and general wear and tear.
• Plastic can remain in excellent condition for an extended period as a low-maintenance material. While natural materials may require upkeep, including vanishing, sanding, and repainting, windows main from UPVC can last decades without signs of damage.

Wooden Windows

Wooden Windows are a durable choice; they are excellent insulators and are aesthetically pleasing. As a result, wooden windows are a solid choice for all residential and commercial homes.

Benefits

• It is aesthetically pleasing with a natural, warm finish that is distinctive from real wood.
• As a renewable material, it is a kinder choice for the environment.
• A powerful natural insulator, it keeps the house warm in the winter and cools in the summer. It should help reduce your energy bills and provide a cosier feel in the home.
• As wood is a sturdy material, it doesn’t need replacing as quickly, meaning you get more for your money.

Though there are many advantages to both choices, it is worth noting that both have drawbacks to consider – UPVC, although it can be tailored in design, does not have the same aesthetic appeal or natural attraction that other materials may possess. Depending on your home, whether modern or more traditional, it can look out of place. Wooden windows also have drawbacks; though beautiful, environmentally friendly, and kind to your energy bills, wooden windows can be incredibly high maintenance. We must consider weathered erosion, repainting demands, potential rot, and in some cases, replacements; wood does require annual tidying at the very least.

Your home or property deserves the very best, so it is essential to consider which choice best suits the style of your home, the overall requirements you expect, and budget and style. For more information on the right choice for you, contact us today for a free consultation.