We’re not ignorant to the fact that buying new windows for your home is a big thing. What they cost also carries great importance as it’s your hard-earned money you’re spending.
Cost is driven by several things, with frame material, window size and style and the scope of installation being amongst the biggest of them.
They’re in your control, so you can always save on cost by making design choices that complement your budget, and it’s time to discover exactly how.
Frame Materials Ranked by Budget
The biggest price determinant in a window replacement cost will be your choice of window frame material and there are three main material types:
1. UPVC: Budget-conscious homeowners are drawn to UPVC over timber or aluminium because it’s a more affordable option. While inexpensive, it still provides exemplary thermal performance.
2. Aluminium: Costlier than UPVC, aluminium frames are notoriously sleek and offer maximum sightlines. The increased durability of aluminium and its weather-resistance are further selling-points.
3. Timber: The warmth and traditional aesthetic of wood complements historic residences and conservation areas. It sits above plastic and metal frames from a price standpoint.
Window Types and Opening Mechanisms That Change the Price
The window style informs the cost of replacement windows too, which could prove useful insight when trying to shave money off the cost.
- Fixed Windows (Lowest Cost): Fixed windows can be manufactured quite cheaply as they omit locks, hinges and operational hardware.
- Casement Windows (Entry Level): The UK’s most popular style can come with top or side opening casement options. Timber versions exude a traditional aesthetic at a lower price than vertical sliders.
- Sash Windows (Premium): There are vertical tracks, balance weights and spring mechanisms within sash sliding windows to support their operation. This requires complex internal engineering, elevating their cost.
Glazing Options and the Budget Trade-Off
Glazing specification ranks as one of the most pivotal value decisions in any new window design project.
- Double Glazing: Turn to double glazing for the most cost-effective energy efficiency and moderate noise reduction.
- Triple Glazing: Sat at the more premium end of the price scale, triple glazing is very effective in colder regions and can offset its cost with large energy savings.
- Secondary Glazing: Where restrictions are enforced on window replacements i.e. in conservation areas, secondary glazing is an excellent compromise and cheap.
With measured specification, ordering a full set of replacements, rather than single units, and quality installation, you can secure energy efficient windows that don’t break the bank and prove their worth over time.
You’re guaranteed all that when dealing with Budget Windows. Obtain a window quote from us.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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