One of the reasons for the surge in popularity of aluminium windows in recent years is the sleek style that they offer.
Thin frame upvc windows.
Aesthetic differences between aluminium and upvc windows.
Traditionally the only slim frame windows on the market were aluminium windows while standard upvc windows had a thicker frame.
Developments in thermal technology mean that aluminium windows and doors are among the best insulated on the market owing to thermal breaks.
All replacement diy upvc windows are also available in a range of contemporary woodgrain colours including anthracite grey ral 7016 black and chartwell green.
The alu frames we inherited were original 1980s grey and way past their best.
All coloured woodgrain foil finishes including light oak rosewood and the contemporary window colours cost around 35 45 more than white upvc.
Aluminium window frames can be much slimmer than upvc which gives them a clean minimal look that is very popular in modern homes.
A flush window is designed the sash sitting flat and flush with the surrounding frame offering sleek lines and providing a simple yet elegant aesthetic.
The sashes or opening vents of these 70mm slim profile pvcu windows use a special slimsash profile which is exclusive to platinum nrg.
Whereas upvc and timber can expand and contract when.
We didn t consider alu again tbh didn t realise could still get alu for us it was a choice of wood or upvc and upvc won for affordability reasons and our surrounding neighbours are a mix of window styles so we don t stick out like a sore thumb.
Slimsash has a larger glass area which allows more daylight into your home but still achieves outstanding energy efficiency due to its 6 chamber sash construction.
Why choose modern slimline upvc windows.
The industry standard upvc window frame thickness there has to be some thickness within a upvc system simply due to the fact that there is great engineering involved in its production.
Double glazed windows are fitted with two panes of glass and a space of around 12mm 16mm between them.
Slimsash our slender window.
But drawing on our 40 years of experience we have designed our exclusive line of ultra thin windows in upvc.
The kömmerling 70 pvc u window system with 70 mm construction depth can take panes 10 44 mm thick the five chamber design exhibits a thermal insulation value u f of up to 1 2 w m k.
The offset design of straight lines and the slim profile sight lines allow the optimal amount of light in and provides higher solar energy gains.