ᐅ Gray/Anthracite-Colored Windows – The New "White"?

Davidoff86 schrieb:

That doesn't sound good at all...

Well, there are a few things in the house where I would simply invest more than elsewhere 😀

In my opinion, windows are very important and usually aren’t replaced quickly... probably never again.

So I wouldn’t necessarily “save” on those.

Then you’ll have peace of mind, everything looks neat, and that’s it 🙂 – of course, you’ll have to pay the extra cost for the aluminum cladding one way or another – or just leave it white.

exto1791 schrieb:

The advantage of white on the outside is pretty clear: you save the extra $4,000 for aluminum cladding...

Or maybe you want to show that you can afford it 🙂 We chose white windows because we found them visually less noticeable, especially from the inside, and our floors already have a lot of gray tones. Also, gray windows wouldn’t have necessarily matched the exterior appearance of the house (at least not yet).

superzapp schrieb:

Exactly... We had also considered windows with a fourth pane.

Are those already standard on the market? My last understanding was that quadruple glazing can have issues with optical distortions affecting clarity and concerns regarding structural stability.

exto1791 schrieb:

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(our supplier showed us photos of windows with foil finishes after 5-10 years... really shocking).
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I’m curious to see how ours will hold up 🙂

exto1791 schrieb:

In my opinion, windows are very important and probably won’t be replaced anytime soon… (most likely never again).

Possibly after 25 years

Schimi1791 schrieb:

Or you might want to show that you can afford it

There are definitely easier ways to do that :p

Schimi1791 schrieb:

I'm curious to see how it turns out with us

With white, you're probably less at risk; especially the dark colors are more prone due to temperature.

Schimi1791 schrieb:

Or maybe you just want to show that you can afford it 🙂 We chose white windows because we found them visually less noticeable, especially from the inside, and our floors already have a lot of gray. Also, gray windows wouldn’t necessarily have matched the exterior look of the house yet.

Yes, that can of course be a reason too 😀

Although, as already mentioned, I personally don’t find white windows on the outside particularly stylish, but that’s really a matter of taste. I do think some people install them simply because they like them.

Schimi1791 schrieb:


I’m curious about our situation 🙂

maybe after 25 years

I thought you had white windows? Or what do you mean by that? 🙂

Davidoff86 schrieb:

Is it really possible that the paint or the film will peel off after 10-20 years?

I think it’s more likely that people will be disappointed when they have grown tired of the anthracite color by then (we know that the once super trendy glass blocks didn’t survive the comeback of their time’s fashion twins, “platform shoes and bell-bottoms”) and think that white is also quite nice and timeless, so they simply want to remove the films – only to find that the windows under the adhesive have turned a bright yellow *LOL times three*

exto1791 schrieb:

In my opinion, windows are very important and are rarely replaced… (probably never again).
Because of that, I wouldn’t necessarily try to save money here.

That’s exactly my point. I no longer own the aluminum window factory, so no need to file this as sales talk: while aluminum windows still look brand new after 40 years, PVC (vinyl) windows often become unsightly after 15 to 20 years (brittle, still technically safe, but ugly).

Schimi1791 schrieb:

My last information was that with quadruple glazing, there can be issues with transparency due to optical distortions and stability.

As far as I know, not even the bulletproof glass in Villa Flick has those problems ;-)
Distortions are practically no issue as long as the thicknesses of the panes and the spacers are equal (for example, 4-16-4-16-4). I don’t see any difference in clarity between double and triple glazing. If the middle pane is installed somewhat tilted, it would probably become visible.

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exto1791 schrieb:

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As mentioned before, I personally don’t find white windows on the outside very attractive, but that’s really a matter of taste. So I do think some people choose them simply because they like the look.
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There were times when windows were almost exclusively white or walnut finish 😉
Times change...

exto1791 schrieb:

I thought you had white windows? Or what do you mean by that? 🙂

The lifespan of windows is about 25 years or a bit longer. Over time, they do lose quality in terms of insulation.
Our windows are white with a wood-grain foil finish, RAL 9010, so not traffic white (RAL 9016) but pure white, which is somewhat less bright compared to RAL 9016. The usefulness of this choice can be debated. The reason was that we wanted a contrast inside against the modern tile floor (concrete look). That’s also why we kept the large-format white ceiling paneling in the living room.

11ant schrieb:

I think there will be disappointed faces later when the homeowners get tired of anthracite color...

It is said that people’s color perception changes roughly every 7 years... 🙂

pagoni2020 schrieb:

There would be simpler options :p

With white you’re probably less at risk; especially darker colors are more sensitive to temperature.

Another reason for electric roller shutters. They close when the sun is out and help protect the windows even when no one is home.