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DEAR NATALI,
How fast is the market for
domestic aluminium growing?
It’s true that the initial cost of
aluminium windows and doors
will set you back a little more
than the uPVC alternatives - but
TWR is seeing strong demand
for aluminium windows and
doors from consumers.
Aluminium is no longer just
for commercial projects. Figures
from Palmer Market Research
highlight the huge increase in
the number of people turning
to aluminium for their home
improvement projects. The
group forecasts sustained
growth for aluminium, which is
expected to top 220,000 frames
by the end of 2020.
The increasing popularity
of aluminium is well justified.
Firstly, aluminium is an
incredibly strong element,
especially when compared to
uPVC which allows the creation
of curtain walls in commercial
projects where a thin frame of
aluminium can support a large
pane of glass. Equally, however,
aluminium can be a huge
asset to windows and doors in
smaller-scale domestic projects.
If chosen, aluminium bi-fold
doors offer slimmer sight lines
and a much better aspect, while
aluminium-framed windows
offer extra protection against
break-ins due to the material’s
strength.
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Unlike uPVC, aluminium is
also an extremely stable framing
material. The expansions and
contractions seen in uPVC
frames are much greater than
in their aluminium equivalents,
so aluminium not only makes
for a very sturdy frame that is
resistant to break-ins – but also
means that windows or doors
made with it are unlikely to
become stiff or difficult to open
over time.
Aluminium windows also
require much less maintenance
than uPVC or timber windows,
mostly due to the element’s
strength and natural resistance
to corrosion. Additionally, this
means that aluminium frames
can boast a working lifespan of
up to 30 years, whereas uPVC
windows are generally expected
to last closer to 20 years.
Finally, with their sleek
finish and the variety of colours
now available, aluminium
bi-folding doors, windows
or conservatories are also a
worthwhile investment in
one’s home, boosting the value
significantly.
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