Hello everyone,
So far, our building specifications include standard window handles made of plastic. Naturally, we prefer the version with stainless steel handles much more.
Is it possible to simply remove the handles on modern windows and retrofit new stainless steel handles? It shouldn’t be a problem since you can also install handles with locks on patio doors, for example.
Is there a catch to this? It feels like it would be more cost-effective this way, doesn’t it?
So far, our building specifications include standard window handles made of plastic. Naturally, we prefer the version with stainless steel handles much more.
Is it possible to simply remove the handles on modern windows and retrofit new stainless steel handles? It shouldn’t be a problem since you can also install handles with locks on patio doors, for example.
Is there a catch to this? It feels like it would be more cost-effective this way, doesn’t it?
@Müllerin
This isn’t about shame (which I would also find inappropriate in this context), but rather about conveying a visual impression.
uPVC windows have undeniable advantages (especially in terms of price), but hardly anyone likes visible plastic in their surroundings. So, people usually try to "disguise" it. Manufacturers do this already by artificially enlarging the surface texture at a microscopic level to make the plastic appear more matte.
For similar reasons, car bumpers and side mirrors are painted, electronics get stainless steel accents, sofas are upholstered with faux leather, or matching corner pieces are offered for brick slips.
The goal is to give the customer the illusion of a quality that they associate with the imitated materials.
I would personally try to avoid any disruption of this illusion. Of course, everyone is free to feel differently.
@ypg
Why is the comparison flawed?
This isn’t about shame (which I would also find inappropriate in this context), but rather about conveying a visual impression.
uPVC windows have undeniable advantages (especially in terms of price), but hardly anyone likes visible plastic in their surroundings. So, people usually try to "disguise" it. Manufacturers do this already by artificially enlarging the surface texture at a microscopic level to make the plastic appear more matte.
For similar reasons, car bumpers and side mirrors are painted, electronics get stainless steel accents, sofas are upholstered with faux leather, or matching corner pieces are offered for brick slips.
The goal is to give the customer the illusion of a quality that they associate with the imitated materials.
I would personally try to avoid any disruption of this illusion. Of course, everyone is free to feel differently.
@ypg
Why is the comparison flawed?
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Hans-Maulwurf14 Feb 2019 10:08Well, it is simply of higher quality, both visually and to the touch.
ypg schrieb:
Normally, people don’t want them to be visible on the window frame 😉I agree. I specifically had the white handles installed, admittedly made of aluminum, so that they are as inconspicuous as possible.
Dr Hix schrieb:
But hardly anyone wants noticeable plastic in their environment. So usually people try to "disguise" it.You’re the first person I’ve heard say that. Why would anyone want to disguise or hide plastic inside their home? That doesn’t make sense.
Apparently, several people here associate stainless steel with a "natural silver" look and plastic with a "park bench feel." I can't relate to either of these impressions: I used to be a manufacturer of aluminum windows, mostly selling handles that matched the frame color, and I am familiar with the surface qualities of both materials, which I can only distinguish when the parts are removed and inspected closely, even with glasses.
As much as I personally think aluminum is worth the extra cost, I would not categorically dismiss all plastic as low-quality, mass-market rubbish. For example, regarding Softline, some plastic window manufacturers make a respectable effort to overcome the cheap image and offer products that are visually suitable for residential homes.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
As much as I personally think aluminum is worth the extra cost, I would not categorically dismiss all plastic as low-quality, mass-market rubbish. For example, regarding Softline, some plastic window manufacturers make a respectable effort to overcome the cheap image and offer products that are visually suitable for residential homes.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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