ᐅ Price Differences Between Wood-Aluminum and PVC (Plastic) Windows?

Have any of you perhaps been undecided between wood-aluminum and uPVC windows, obtained quotes for both, and decided on one? We are unfortunately not yet at the stage where we know the exact window dimensions, but I have already run some rough calculations using various configurators. For wood-aluminum, the price usually comes out at about twice that of uPVC windows. In both cases, the exterior color is 7016, burglary resistance class A3, mushroom-head locking RC2N, high-quality spacers, and all the typical premium components you can install in a window (so a significant part of the cost is also glass and other elements), yet the price for wood-aluminum is still roughly double. They also meet the KfW55 energy standard, and use 6-chamber profiles—so far, I haven’t come across the 7-chamber profiles mentioned by the building expert. Roughly calculated, wood-aluminum windows cost 10,000 to 15,000 EUR more than comparable uPVC windows—is this about right, or have you had different experiences?

It could fit well - unfortunately. However, I don't see any advantage compared to plastic.

I feel the same way about standard windows for single-family homes; the feel and appearance may be better, but it’s not worth it to me.

We have plastic windows with an aluminum cladding. Although a bit more expensive than foil-covered ones, they are supposed to be much more durable and match the color perfectly with the front door and the garage door.

Hello,

Grym schrieb:

... and for wood-aluminum windows, I usually end up with about twice the price compared to plastic windows.

That sounds about right.

Grym schrieb:

- I haven’t come across the 7-chamber profiles mentioned by Bauexperte yet

Try searching online for "passive house windows," simply Drutex® or Veka®, and you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Grym schrieb:

Roughly calculated, wood-aluminum windows cost about 10,000 to 15,000 EUR more than comparable plastic windows – is that about right or do you have other experiences?

That’s because wood windows with aluminum cladding are relatively rare; all niche products tend to be significantly more expensive. At the very beginning of the passive house discussion, these windows—being the only ones meeting the passive house requirements at that time—helped make genuine passive houses quite costly; not that this has improved significantly today. I clearly remember *our* first passive house near Cologne, where the windows alone added a surcharge of 50,000 EUR compared to the then-standard.

Best regards, Bauexperte

Jochen104 schrieb:
We have uPVC windows with an aluminum cladding. It was a bit more expensive than foil-covered ones but is supposed to be significantly more durable and matches the tone perfectly with the front door and garage door.

SUPPOSED to be more durable? I’ve seen many old uPVC windows in my life; what exactly would be more durable (and against what)?
By the way, the color shade depends on what you choose (RAL color palette); it has nothing to do with the material.
How was the price difference for you? I’m curious because we could only afford foil-covered ones...