Hello everyone,
For our apartment renovation, wooden-aluminum windows made from pine are planned for the living area.
So far, I have received offers for windows from Isarholz (Slovenia) and Weinstock (Germany).
The prices and specifications are quite similar, including fittings, aluminum cladding, fixing connections, and glazing. The only difference is that Weinstock offers a four-coat paint finish, while Isarholz has a three-coat finish.
I am not sure which company uses higher quality wood. I tend to lean towards Isarholz because I found the local specialist dealer more likable and the communication smoother.
We will handle the installation ourselves, so it’s only about the materials.
Does anyone here happen to have experience or anything that could help decide between Isarholz and Weinstock?
Best regards
Martin
For our apartment renovation, wooden-aluminum windows made from pine are planned for the living area.
So far, I have received offers for windows from Isarholz (Slovenia) and Weinstock (Germany).
The prices and specifications are quite similar, including fittings, aluminum cladding, fixing connections, and glazing. The only difference is that Weinstock offers a four-coat paint finish, while Isarholz has a three-coat finish.
I am not sure which company uses higher quality wood. I tend to lean towards Isarholz because I found the local specialist dealer more likable and the communication smoother.
We will handle the installation ourselves, so it’s only about the materials.
Does anyone here happen to have experience or anything that could help decide between Isarholz and Weinstock?
Best regards
Martin
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Gerddieter21 Sep 2024 22:00Hey, just go with what you like – choosing only based on practicality can be boring too.
We have aluminum DB703 iron mica finish on the outside; it's not smooth and looks fantastic.
A textured wood-effect film on aluminum on the inside would never, ever be in my house. @11ant, that was a joke, right?
We have aluminum DB703 iron mica finish on the outside; it's not smooth and looks fantastic.
A textured wood-effect film on aluminum on the inside would never, ever be in my house. @11ant, that was a joke, right?
miji252 schrieb:
Thanks for the tip. Sorry to bother you like this, but your experience is really valuable, thank you for sharing it! Have you already used the search function to benefit from my previous posts? – I think most people overlook the references to the collection of what I’ve already said and only pick up what I repeat in the current post (even though everything is already there).
miji252 schrieb:
What makes you prefer the smooth powder coating? Both the window manufacturer and the online community recommend a fine texture because it’s supposedly more durable and looks more high-quality. Of course, it also costs a bit more compared to smooth. Is it just your experience that fine texture is unnecessary and offers no advantages? I trust reason and experience more than the “internet.” There’s so much information online – by the time you filter out the nonsense, you’ll get to the goal much faster by simply using good old common sense and can make better use of the rest of your day. High-quality materials and coatings last the longest. The best coating has an even thickness and fits perfectly to the surface of the base material. The second-best coating is the natural texture that develops. Styling a coating can’t be done without “watering down” those qualities.
Gerddieter schrieb:
A textured foil with woodgrain on the inside of aluminum would NEVER get into my house @11ant – that was a joke, right? Not for me either: I prefer real wood, real ceramics, etc. – no translucent or fake materials. I leave wood inside the house to the furniture. Still, it wasn’t really a joke: if (hypothetically) a client has a different taste than mine and wants to see wood on the inside of their windows, I would of course recommend foiling the room-facing surface of their aluminum (or PVC, if necessary) window profiles. At this point, I see no reason against using a woodgrain imitation film. It could even be crocodile or leopard print; not my style, but I wouldn’t have any technical objections either.
Gerddieter schrieb:
If aluminum has DB703 iron mica on the outside, it’s not smooth and looks sensational. Well, DB703 is at least “7016 for customers with a high school diploma,” but for me it’s still too dark and trendy. And too conservative. I still like you, even if you ignore my contact request.
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