We are considering installing two-tone windows. A colored film is applied on the outside of the plastic windows.
Now I am wondering about the durability of such a film. How will it look after 10, 20, or more years? Does the film fade or even peel off in some areas?
Does anyone know if the films used are any good, or is it better to save the money?
Now I am wondering about the durability of such a film. How will it look after 10, 20, or more years? Does the film fade or even peel off in some areas?
Does anyone know if the films used are any good, or is it better to save the money?
This is getting more interesting.
Wooden windows are out, since I don’t want to spend time painting them. I haven’t looked into wood-aluminum windows yet because I assumed they would be much more expensive. But I will ask about the additional cost. Are they as high-maintenance as pure wooden windows?
I’m curious to hear more opinions on foil-covered windows.
However, I can’t imagine that a foil you buy yourself and apply to the frames is comparable to the foils applied factory-made.
Wooden windows are out, since I don’t want to spend time painting them. I haven’t looked into wood-aluminum windows yet because I assumed they would be much more expensive. But I will ask about the additional cost. Are they as high-maintenance as pure wooden windows?
I’m curious to hear more opinions on foil-covered windows.
However, I can’t imagine that a foil you buy yourself and apply to the frames is comparable to the foils applied factory-made.
Wood-aluminum windows cost at least twice as much as uPVC windows. I am currently also considering applying a film, because my wife doesn’t like the white color. Some reputable suppliers offer a 10-year warranty on the work and the color of the film.
I will continue to follow this topic – the window needs to withstand thermal stress... usually it’s the shutter at the bottom anyway, otherwise the house gets very hot.
I will continue to follow this topic – the window needs to withstand thermal stress... usually it’s the shutter at the bottom anyway, otherwise the house gets very hot.
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nordanney28 Jul 2016 08:39McEgg schrieb:
However, I cannot imagine that a film you buy yourself and stick onto the frames is comparable to the films applied in the factories. They won’t be comparable. It’s always a cheap solution that will look like it. I wouldn’t even consider it, as it can only turn out badly. Sorry for the blunt words.
The additional cost for colored windows is very small if it’s a standard color.
Of course, that is a different quality. I'm also not sure if it’s "just" a film or if they apply a real "laminate." If so, the material would be very durable. Fundamentally, there is nothing wrong with film either. Just look at the films used for cars. I haven’t seen any that showed real discoloration. And those are exposed to much harsher conditions (high speeds, car washes, etc.).
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nordanney28 Jul 2016 12:4186bibo schrieb:
Of course, that’s a different quality. I’m also not sure if it’s “just” a film or if they actually apply a proper laminate. In that case, the material is very durable. Basically, there’s nothing against using film. Just look at the films used for cars. I haven’t seen any that really faded. And they are subjected to much harsher conditions (high speed, car wash, etc.) The topic now was about film that is not applied by just anyone, but by yourself. The film itself might be fine, but how is a layperson supposed to apply it onto the window without it looking terrible?
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