Looking for advice on getting new windows fitted.
I am planning to have all my windows windows replaced in my flat. It is the top floor of an Edwardian building which is on a busy main road. There are five existing wooden sash windows which I would like replaced with similar looking windows which are double glazed. The intention is to cut down noise and draughts and I am hoping to improve the insulation.
I have received a quote from company who have been highly recommended to me by a colleague who had a very similar property. They also have very good reviews on checkatrade and trustedtraders. The quote seems reasonable and while I would normally get a selection of quotes I am perfectly happy with this one and can't be bothered with the hassle of pushy salesmen, so I am considering going ahead with them.
Trouble is I have no idea about this kind of thing. As mentioned I am perfectly happy with the standards of their work but what sort of questions should I be asking about the quality/standards of the materials?
They have quoted me for five large Georgian style double glazed UPVC sash windows (which apparently look like wood, though I will be going into their showroom to check I am happy with how this looks).
Here are a few specification details from their quote, most of which is mumbo jumbo to me ...
A rated argon gas filled units
Frames:
I am planning to have all my windows windows replaced in my flat. It is the top floor of an Edwardian building which is on a busy main road. There are five existing wooden sash windows which I would like replaced with similar looking windows which are double glazed. The intention is to cut down noise and draughts and I am hoping to improve the insulation.
I have received a quote from company who have been highly recommended to me by a colleague who had a very similar property. They also have very good reviews on checkatrade and trustedtraders. The quote seems reasonable and while I would normally get a selection of quotes I am perfectly happy with this one and can't be bothered with the hassle of pushy salesmen, so I am considering going ahead with them.
Trouble is I have no idea about this kind of thing. As mentioned I am perfectly happy with the standards of their work but what sort of questions should I be asking about the quality/standards of the materials?
They have quoted me for five large Georgian style double glazed UPVC sash windows (which apparently look like wood, though I will be going into their showroom to check I am happy with how this looks).
Here are a few specification details from their quote, most of which is mumbo jumbo to me ...
A rated argon gas filled units
Frames:
- Steel reinforced to manufacture specification where required
- External UPVC sills
- 70mm profile system
- Multi chambered PVC with welded joints
- Insulated primary sealed units 28mm double glazed
- 28mm double glazed sealed units (4mm:20mm:4mm) 36mm 44mm
- 20mm gap filled with Argon gas and Swiss V Warm edge spacer
- Highly efficient toughened safety glass whre required
- A rated sealed glass units
- Clear/obscured glass where required
- Blah
- Blah
- Blah
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