Plan the layout for the room
Look at the position of fixed and opening sections, the view and how you reach the handles. Consider furniture and blinds alongside the exterior appearance.
Compare the whole window
Ask for performance details for the frame and glazing combination in the quotation. Check finish choices and the fitting scope alongside any PVCu or timber alternatives.
Compare the frame lines in the quoted layout
Frame appearance varies between systems and arrangements. Ask to see the sections and opening pattern being proposed for your home. Look at fixed and opening parts together, particularly where you want a consistent exterior across several different-sized windows. Avoid assuming that a general aluminium description guarantees a particular sightline.
Discuss glazing and ventilation together
Ask for the frame-and-glazing combination, not just a glass description, when comparing performance information. Explain which rooms feel uncomfortable and whether you have concerns about ventilation. The right discussion considers the whole opening and its use; a material change alone does not establish the result for your room.
Coordinate windows with doors and the installation scope
If you are changing garden doors too, discuss finishes and frame lines together. Ask how the old windows are removed, what happens around the opening and what making good is included. Keep the same schedule of openings when comparing aluminium with PVCu or timber so that differences in price have a clear explanation.
Your questions answered
Do all aluminium windows have the same frame appearance?
No. Compare the exact system and arrangement being quoted. A material name does not describe every frame section, sightline or opening option.
Should I decide on the glazing separately?
Discuss frame, glazing and ventilation together. Ask for a complete specification and product evidence for the combination proposed for each opening.
