ᐅ Price Differences Between Wood-Aluminum and PVC (Plastic) Windows?
Created on: 14 Dec 2015 23:55
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Have any of you perhaps been undecided between wood-aluminum and uPVC windows, obtained quotes for both, and decided on one? We are unfortunately not yet at the stage where we know the exact window dimensions, but I have already run some rough calculations using various configurators. For wood-aluminum, the price usually comes out at about twice that of uPVC windows. In both cases, the exterior color is 7016, burglary resistance class A3, mushroom-head locking RC2N, high-quality spacers, and all the typical premium components you can install in a window (so a significant part of the cost is also glass and other elements), yet the price for wood-aluminum is still roughly double. They also meet the KfW55 energy standard, and use 6-chamber profiles—so far, I haven’t come across the 7-chamber profiles mentioned by the building expert. Roughly calculated, wood-aluminum windows cost 10,000 to 15,000 EUR more than comparable uPVC windows—is this about right, or have you had different experiences?
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buddy201418 Dec 2015 18:13Yes, I had a look at those as well. Unfortunately, there are very few suppliers here in Hamburg. Make sure to check the transmission values of the glass.
Yes, we also briefly considered wood-aluminum windows. They look good, but the vinyl windows were already extremely expensive, so an additional cost was not possible within our tight budget. A standard window measuring 1.8 meters (5 ft 11 in) high and 1 meter (3 ft 3 in) wide already cost 1000 euros. At some point, you have to draw the line. By the way, these are also the Isostar models with Thermowhite glass.
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Sebastian7920 Dec 2015 19:14Then you must have had an expensive window manufacturer.
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Finanzamt200219 Jun 2018 07:21In our 88xxx area, there is a window manufacturer that advertises with what could be described as "amateurish" colored plastic windows. Fensterbau Bräuer Schwendi.
Apparently, they also use GEALAN.
As far as I know, with window manufacturers it also depends on which materials are primarily sold or installed. This affects their purchasing margins. In our region, there are a few large window manufacturers who exclusively install/sell wood-aluminum windows. The terms there are supposed to be better than those of a "normal" window manufacturer that sells about 80% plastic, 15% wood/aluminum, and 5% aluminum.
But: price is not everything. Especially with today’s window prices, I want to speak with references first (due to our negative experience with plastic windows).
Apparently, they also use GEALAN.
As far as I know, with window manufacturers it also depends on which materials are primarily sold or installed. This affects their purchasing margins. In our region, there are a few large window manufacturers who exclusively install/sell wood-aluminum windows. The terms there are supposed to be better than those of a "normal" window manufacturer that sells about 80% plastic, 15% wood/aluminum, and 5% aluminum.
But: price is not everything. Especially with today’s window prices, I want to speak with references first (due to our negative experience with plastic windows).
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