ᐅ Types of Windows: uPVC, Wood, or Aluminum? Recommendations and Experiences?
Created on: 26 Feb 2018 15:08
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blaupuma
Hello, I am currently looking into the topic of windows.
I originally wanted to have wood-aluminum windows and had already factored in the additional costs. However, I was told that wood-aluminum is slowly disappearing from the market because the wood underneath the aluminum tends to rot over time. Has anyone here had longer experience with this?
Pure aluminum windows are also rarely in demand for single-family houses.
Thanks for your information.
I originally wanted to have wood-aluminum windows and had already factored in the additional costs. However, I was told that wood-aluminum is slowly disappearing from the market because the wood underneath the aluminum tends to rot over time. Has anyone here had longer experience with this?
Pure aluminum windows are also rarely in demand for single-family houses.
Thanks for your information.
Hello everyone,
we have had aluminum-wood windows for 40 years, still in great condition and with almost no maintenance needed for painting.
In our new build, we compared two houses from the same provider side by side: one with white uPVC (plastic) windows and one with wood/aluminum windows featuring a dark metal coating outside and light spruce wood inside. After that, there was no question about which we would choose. The comfort of living alone is already worth the extra cost, not to mention the occasional problems that can occur with plastic windows.
Best regards,
Willy54
we have had aluminum-wood windows for 40 years, still in great condition and with almost no maintenance needed for painting.
In our new build, we compared two houses from the same provider side by side: one with white uPVC (plastic) windows and one with wood/aluminum windows featuring a dark metal coating outside and light spruce wood inside. After that, there was no question about which we would choose. The comfort of living alone is already worth the extra cost, not to mention the occasional problems that can occur with plastic windows.
Best regards,
Willy54
Oak contains a high amount of tannins and is therefore quite resistant to rot. This makes it well suited for exterior applications. My friend works professionally on a fishing cutter, planked with oak on oak, built in Kappeln in 1951. The hull is still in good condition.
Make sure to protect your wooden windows well. If you want to leave them natural, soak them with Owatrol oil until fully saturated. That is sufficient.
If you want them colored, use a window paint that contains turpentine solvent. Dilute the first coat 50/50 with turpentine so that it penetrates deeply into the wood. This acts as the base protection. After that, apply regular paint.
Such windows can last for a very long time. Karsten
Make sure to protect your wooden windows well. If you want to leave them natural, soak them with Owatrol oil until fully saturated. That is sufficient.
If you want them colored, use a window paint that contains turpentine solvent. Dilute the first coat 50/50 with turpentine so that it penetrates deeply into the wood. This acts as the base protection. After that, apply regular paint.
Such windows can last for a very long time. Karsten
With proper maintenance, there is absolutely no reason to avoid wooden windows. For our renovation, we chose wood/aluminum windows, as we liked them best and they fit our budget. We wanted wood on the inside, which we painted white, and on the outside, the most durable aluminum possible. This also matches the facade very well; at the back, the facade is insulated, giving it a very modern look, while the modern aluminum windows at the front enhance the appearance of the historic facade (built around 1900), creating a great overall impression.
Previously, there were wooden windows installed that were at least 40 years old and still in excellent condition. However, they were probably made from some very durable tropical hardwood, as they were almost impossible to cut with a fine multitool. They were only replaced because of some issues with a few hinges and because a new front door needed to be installed.
Previously, there were wooden windows installed that were at least 40 years old and still in excellent condition. However, they were probably made from some very durable tropical hardwood, as they were almost impossible to cut with a fine multitool. They were only replaced because of some issues with a few hinges and because a new front door needed to be installed.
For us, the most important factor was low maintenance, and unfortunately, plastic is unbeatable in that regard. The exterior has a wood-look foil finish, and I don’t think anyone has noticed—it’s always a surprise when people ask why we chose wooden windows since those are so high maintenance. On the inside, we actually prefer white for windows and doors, even though we are quite big fans of wood elsewhere (we have hardwood flooring throughout...), so plastic is just the most practical choice.
If you choose high-quality manufacturers, these windows last about as long as aluminum or wood. And even if they don’t... in 40 years the technology will be so outdated anyway that you’ll end up replacing the windows with new ones... who knows what will be possible then.
If you choose high-quality manufacturers, these windows last about as long as aluminum or wood. And even if they don’t... in 40 years the technology will be so outdated anyway that you’ll end up replacing the windows with new ones... who knows what will be possible then.
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