The Benefits of Choosing Aluminium Windows
When it comes to home improvements or simply just updating old features of your home you can often be presented with a lot of choice. With such a large variation in terms of windows, doors or other aspects of your house, it can be tricky to come to a final decision.
Whether your priority is high performance windows, or you want something that looks great, you might need a bit of help and advice in coming to an agreement.
Aluminium windows have improved vastly over the last few years, transforming them into a very viable option. Combined with their surge in popularity, does this mean aluminium windows are something you should be looking into? Here are just a few of the main benefits that choosing this particular kind of window could bring.
Thermal Properties
A key priority in choosing new windows for your home is often the thermal efficiency; no one wants windows that let the heat escape, or let any draughts in! Aluminium has developed into a material that has impressive thermal properties.
These new windows are frequently meeting or sometimes even exceeding energy efficiency standards. If you combine your aluminium window with a thermal break, you could cut heat loss through the windows by up to 60%.
Weather Resistant
Aluminium windows, despite being incredibly lightweight, are also very strong. Their durability means that they are highly resistant to the likes of extreme weather conditions as well as rust and corrosion over time. With this in mind, your windows will not warp or bear any weathering for years to come; their lifespan can sometimes be more than the likes of uPVC windows.
Modern Window Design
One of the best features about an aluminium window is its design. Manufactured to have a slim frame, you are able to have more glass than ever before. This can let in a huge amount of natural light while giving you an even better view of your garden or other such view.
By choosing to install aluminium windows, you are investing in both a stunning and functional solution. Its lightweight properties will still support the window sufficiently, creating a great look whether you are stood inside or outside the house.
Aluminium is Recyclable and Green
Choosing to have aluminium windows in your home means that you could be playing a part in helping the environment without even realising. Aluminium is 100% recyclable, and it can even be recycled over and over again without diminishing the quality of the material itself. Recycling aluminium only takes 5% of the initial energy it required to make it.
If you were to recycle 1 tonne of aluminium, you would save 9 tonnes of CO2 that would otherwise damage the environment. Just 1 tonne of CO2 emissions equates to driving 2800 miles, so every little helps when it comes to choosing aluminium!
Additional Window Features
By opting for aluminium windows, you are opening up your home to a whole range of various extra features and design additions. While aluminium on its own is a brilliant window solution, you could decide to combine it with either timber or uPVC for an extra effect.
