Aluminium windows offer different frame designs and finishes. To choose between them, compare the exact system, the glass and the arrangement proposed for each opening.
Look at the visible frame
The amount of frame you see depends on the system and the window layout. Compare a drawing or sample, including the divisions between fixed and opening sections. Ask how the design will look alongside neighbouring windows and doors.
Understand the thermal break
A thermal break is an insulating section between the inside and outside parts of an aluminium frame. It helps reduce heat passing through the frame. Ask which frame construction is included, then compare the performance information for the complete window.
Choose the glass with the frame
The proposed glazing should suit the room and the selected system. Explain concerns such as privacy or outside noise before the specification is agreed. A figure for the glass alone does not describe the whole window.
Agree the finish on both faces
Compare actual finish samples and record their references. Check the inside and outside colours, the visible handles and any surrounding trims. Available combinations depend on the product being quoted.
Include care and fitting in the decision
Aluminium windows need the care specified for their finish and moving parts. Ask for the relevant instructions and warranty terms. Check the fitting work, including removal of old frames and agreed work around the openings.
Questions
Does aluminium always mean a slimmer frame?
Compare the proposed systems and drawings. The visible width depends on the frame sections and opening arrangement.
Does the frame material tell me the insulation result?
No. Compare the information for the complete window, including the selected glazing and dimensions.
Are aluminium windows maintenance-free?
Follow the product's cleaning and maintenance instructions. Finishes, seals and moving parts still need appropriate care.
Send photos, approximate inside measurements and your postcode. We can discuss the available systems before preparing an initial estimate.
