Which type of windows is best for a home?

For most UK homes, A-rated uPVC casement windows are the sensible default: affordable, energy efficient, low maintenance and available in enough colours and finishes to suit almost any house. But “best” shifts with the property. Contemporary homes and extensions with large glass areas suit aluminium, whose slim, strong frames carry big panes that uPVC can’t. Period properties usually call for timber, either genuine sashes or high-quality flush casements, and conservation areas may insist on it. Composite windows suit those who want timber’s looks without the maintenance and can absorb the cost. Style-wise, casements offer the best seal and value, sash windows suit older homes, and tilt-and-turn works well upstairs for easy cleaning. Match the window to the house, not the advert.

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