What's the real price difference between uPVC and aluminium windows? Here's an honest explanation.
Aluminium window frames are strong and slim, which lets them carry large panes with thin sightlines. But aluminium conducts heat readily, so an aluminium frame transmits more heat than uPVC unless it has a thermal break.
uPVC frames are multi-chambered — the hollow chambers trap air, which slows heat transfer. That makes uPVC naturally insulating without needing a thermal break.
The price gap people quote usually compares basic aluminium to specced uPVC — which isn't a fair comparison. Match the performance and the gap narrows considerably. We'd rather quote your real openings than trade in averages.
It depends on specification more than material — and comparisons often pit basic aluminium against specced uPVC unfairly. Match the performance (thermal break, same glazing) and the gap narrows.
Over the life of the window, uPVC's zero maintenance counts — no painting, no corrosion treatment. Upfront depends entirely on spec.
We build in uPVC, so we quote uPVC honestly — and we'll tell you where aluminium genuinely suits better.
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