5 bedroom house
| uPVC windows | Timber windows |
| better use comfort, no need for maintenance and painting | prestige look |
| cheaper | pleasurable to use, wood is a natural material and therefore more cosy for human eye |
| lightweight | lifespan up to 150 years if maintained |
| resistant to water and moisture | more resistant frames, which makes it more difficult to break in |
| lifespan of 10-25 years depending on chosen window quality | possible to change the colour |
| windows in darker colour deform permanently | ecological product |
| not possible to repair and repaint if the surface is damaged | more expensive |
| windows in darker colours require frequent painting |
Our London clients often ask us whether uPVC or timber windows are better. Even few days ago, our sales director visited a client who had a problem between choosing a Victorian timber sash window or Victorian uPVC vertical sliding sash windows in West Ealing, London. Timber windows give character to the house as they are prestigious products that customer can create a faster bond with as wood is a natural material. Additionally, timber windows have a solid frame due to the material properties, and therefore increase safety against theft. On the other hand, uPVC windows are significantly cheaper and are resistant to water and moisture. Additionally, they do not require repainting every 3-5 years. Unfortunately, however, their coating deteriorates over the course of several years and cannot be repaired or repainted unlike timber windows. Our sales director passed on all the information about both types of windows and of course helped to advise on the best option for the client. As a result, the customer decided to buy mechanically joined Victorian vertical sliding sash windows for the rear that look almost like timber but are much cheaper in price. This allowed to increase the budget for the front windows, where the client decided to go for bespoke Victorian timber sash windows in our highest standard range. The client made the decision to install timber windows in the front of his property due to the aesthetics of the windows and their resistance to breaking in. We believe this was a great idea as the front of the property looks great and the client is very satisfied. If anyone is interested in seeing the finished effect of timber windows, they can be seen in West Ealing. The biggest advantage of timber windows is that you can always change the colour and they can last even 150 years if they are made from hardwood and are regularly maintained every 3-5 years. In case of uPVC windows, the biggest advantage is the price and no requirement to repaint them. However, if the outer coating is damaged, we will not be able to repaint or repair it.
