ᐅ Any personal experiences with windows from Poland?

Good morning from the Palatinate region.
My name is Uwe, and I have been following this forum for some time. We will soon start building our future home. Since we also have to work hard for our money, we are looking for ways to save a few bucks where possible. Regarding the topic mentioned above, I have already read a lot here and in other forums.
I understand that
- many windows produced in Poland are made from parts "Made in Germany,"
- many "German" windows are actually made in Poland,
- and window installation should be done by 100% professionals.

However, that is not what I am concerned about here. I am only interested in personal experiences from actual projects. Ideally, experiences spanning some time— for example, after four or five years. We are considering wood/aluminum windows. It would be great to receive practical advice here.

With that said: Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to a healthy 2020.

Uwe

The greatest savings effect will result from downgrading to plastic.

guckuck2 schrieb:

The greatest savings will come from downgrading to plastic.

Do you think this saving effect is long-term? Or was this statement initially referring just to the purchase price?

Hello guckuck2,
We do not want to install plastic windows.
With all due respect, this does not sound like a report based on personal experience in your own project.
Have a nice day
Uwe

1) Wood-aluminum windows only make sense if very slim frames or muntins are desired. This is a feature for heritage protection. Otherwise, they are too expensive.

2) Our windows: built in 2017. Veka profiles, Roco handles, triple glazing, made in Stettin, no problems so far. Installation by the local builder. He also sold them.

Oakland schrieb:

Do you think this saving effect is long-term? Or was this statement initially only about the purchase price?

Yes. I’ve lived in apartments where the PVC windows were from the 1980s. Some of the panes became fogged and were replaced, but the frames themselves didn’t need to be changed.
Wood is always more perishable if not properly maintained. For that, you will have a five-figure higher investment.

KLUwe12 schrieb:

Hello guckuck2,
We do not want to install plastic windows.
With all due respect, this doesn’t sound like a report based on personal experience from your own project.
Have a nice day
Uwe

Your motivation was driven by the savings and the hard-earned money. Upgrading from PVC to wood/aluminum will cost you five figures. So you are adjusting the wrong factor if you want noticeable savings.

But that’s okay, now we know wood/aluminum is decided.

By the way, you are in a public forum here. Users will still decide for themselves what they want to write.