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Aluminium and PVC window guides

Practical guides for choosing aluminium and PVC windows, improving insulation, reducing noise, understanding prices and preparing a quote request.

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Practical guides for choosing aluminium and PVC windows, improving insulation, reducing noise, understanding prices and preparing a quote request.

Guides for choosing aluminium and PVC windows

Windows against air, water and windGuide to understanding air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance when choosing windows.How to compare windows by performanceGuide to comparing windows by thermal insulation, glass, thermal break, polyamide depth, airtightness, water tightness, wind resistance and installation.Windows by room in the homeGuide to choosing windows for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and workspaces according to light, noise, ventilation and insulation.Windows by home orientationPractical guide to choosing windows by home orientation: north, south, east or west, solar control, insulation, noise and indoor comfort.Aluminium or PVC windows: choose by use, not by habitAluminium is usually stronger for large glazed areas, slim profiles, special colours and intensive use. PVC is often the practical choice when the priority Aluminium and PVC window maintenanceHow to care for aluminium and PVC windows: cleaning, gaskets, hardware, drainage and adjustment signs.Best windows for noise: what actually reduces soundNoise reduction depends mainly on acoustic glass, airtightness, opening type, perimeter sealing and weak points such as old shutter boxes. A new window is Double or triple glazing: when it is worth itCompare double and triple glazing by climate, orientation, noise, sash weight, solar control and energy target.How much does window replacement cost? The real cost driversThere is no useful single price per window. Cost changes with dimensions, frame system, opening type, glass, colour, shutters, removal, access, installatio How to measure windows for a quoteMeasurements, photos and details to prepare before requesting a window replacement quote.Mistakes when replacing windowsCommon window replacement mistakes and how to avoid them before accepting a quote.Window condensation: causes and solutionsWhy condensation appears, when it depends on the window and what to check in ventilation, glass, installation and indoor humidity.Thermal break: what it is and when it mattersA thermal break separates the outer and inner parts of an aluminium frame with an insulating barrier. It reduces the transfer of cold and heat through the Thermal insulation windows: how to improve comfortThermal comfort depends on the whole opening: frame, glass, shutter box, orientation, airtightness and installation. Replacing only the frame may not solve Which glass to choose for your windowsHow to choose glazing according to insulation, noise, orientation, security and solar control.Window opening types: which one fits bestChoose casement, tilt-and-turn, sliding or fixed windows according to space, ventilation, cleaning, insulation and daily use.Window replacement grants: what to check firstGrants depend on the active programme in each region or municipality. Before starting the work, check whether the call is open, what homes qualify, what en Window security: what to checkPractical guide to hardware, locks, laminated glass, shutters and opening types to improve home security.Windows for cold areasWhat to request in cold areas: insulated profiles, low-emissivity glass, airtightness and good installation.Windows for old houses and renovationsWhat to check in older homes: irregular openings, appearance, insulation and installation work.Windows for warm and sunny areasWhat to prioritise in hot areas: solar control, ventilation, colour, glazing and shading.Windows with shutters: box, insulation and noiseWhat to check in the shutter box so it does not weaken the thermal and acoustic performance of new windows.

Choose windows for your home

Every home has different priorities: orientation, noise, climate, security, ventilation or renovation. These pages help compare options.

Home orientation Reduce noise Thermal insulation Aluminium or PVC

Windows by room in the home

Each room is used differently. Bedrooms often need quiet and stable temperature; living rooms may need light and solar control; kitchens and bathrooms need ventilation.

Windows by orientation Windows for noise reduction Reduce condensation

Large windows and large-format sliding doors

Key points for large glazed openings: dimensions, glazing, weight, opening, accessibility and installation.

Large windows Sliding windows and doors