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The Homeowner’s Guide to Windows & Doors
Why aluminium is worth a closer look as UK summers get hotter, what new windows really cost, and the questions to ask before you sign.
- Why hotter summers put window frames under strain, and which materials cope best
- Aluminium vs uPVC, compared honestly side by side
- Guide prices by house size, and five ways to keep the cost down
- Glass, colours and overheating: what actually matters
- 10 questions to ask every installer, plus a survey-day checklist
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Hotter summers and window framesWhy dark frames in strong sun can warp, which materials hold their shape, and when each is the right choice.
Aluminium vs uPVCHeat, slimness, strength, colours, lifespan and cost, side by side and without the sales pitch.
What it costsGuide prices for 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed homes, and what pushes the price up or down.
Glass, colour and overheatingSolar control glass, triple glazing and colours explained in plain English.
The systems we fitReynaers, Smart Systems, Cortizo and Selecta, and what each is best for.
Ten questions to ask installersA checklist you can use to compare quotes like for like and avoid expensive surprises.
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