Are PVC-U Sash Windows Better Than Timber Sash Windows?
On paper, it would seem that PVC-U windows have it all – excellent thermal efficiency, ease of maintenance, strength, durability and good looks, among many other benefits. Yet, despite the many advantages of PVC-U, it seems that many homeowners still think timber sash windows are better than PVC-U. And why wouldn’t they? Timber windows are stylish, traditional, and hard-wearing, and can be painted and re-painted according to taste. Wooden-framed windows have a lot going for them – but are they really better than PVC-U?
