ᐅ Plastic Windows vs. Wooden Windows

The question is whether the glass will really get any thicker – you still need to be able to look outside, and issues with light transmission already occur to some extent with triple glazing.

In the end, it’s mostly a matter of personal preference and, above all, budget.

Illo77 schrieb:
Whereas the plastic frame will probably be at the end of its lifespan anyway...

That is not necessarily the case. In my parents’ house, there are plastic windows over 30 years old that still look like new. I also know plenty of wooden windows that haven’t lasted that long. I think it’s quite bold to assume one material automatically has a longer lifespan.

Our windows finally received an aluminum cladding. It looks very high-quality, is relatively scratch-resistant, and matches perfectly with the garage door and the front door. Of course, it also added some extra cost.

A house already requires plenty of work, so you don’t necessarily want to commit to annual window painting. That seems to be the common opinion, too—whenever I see wooden windows, it’s usually in older houses where nothing has ever been done to the windows, and they look accordingly neglected. My parents installed uPVC windows 35 years ago, and they still look good today without any maintenance over all that time. But of course, if someone prefers the look and is willing to pay extra for the additional work...

Well, wooden windows are usually repainted every 10 years...

But not if you treat them only with oils, as mentioned "above." In that case, you are likely to maintain the exterior more like every year rather than every 10 years...