DizzyKipper Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Just curious, down south most windows are replaced with PVCu, and new homes are built with them in. In Shetland they are all wood. Is it because you can't buy it here, so it's very expensive to get a south company in? Or the weather affects it badly? Or some other reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 A lot of the pvc windows struggle to cope with the wind, buckle and leak put in a good hardwood window and look after it and it will outlast you.but like anything else neglect it like quite a few in council houses and they will be buggered in no time. I had hardwood windows installed in my house 20 odd year ago when everest first had their ads on telly for their pvc windows and now this year they are replacing them and very proud they are about how long they have lasted, in the same period I have painted mine every 3 year with one coat of decent wood finish(valti) and now I will have to replace a few of the double glazed units as the seals have gone £100 on paint and another £100+/- for the double glazing and they will see me of this mortal coil, so my advice to you is go and see T&N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 garriocks make upvc windows and doors, most new build houses will use Scandinavian redwood windows such as uldal or nordan but these only come in standard sizes, they can also be aluclad if you arent wanting to paint them every 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I'll take hardwood over redwood anytime And when I got my windows from Smith and Harpers (T&N) they were using hardwood from sustainable plantations long before it became fashionable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyKipper Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ahh Ok, looks like hardwood then. All custom sized Another one started leaking overnight, and quite a few are misted. When it dries up will see if some sealant will do a temp fix whilst we look at the leak in the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 different folks have different needs , but myself, if i had to choose i'd also go for properly fitted decent hardwood, n thats after a long long time in the construction industry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 misting is just the double glazing unit ie the glass that is the problem DK and that is not too hard or expensive to replace, the leaky ones on the other hand should be replaced before they cause damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyKipper Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 yea, we put frame sealant on it and it still is coming in, not sure where though, it's at the top. Will have another look tomorrow. The misted units themselves although unsightly are not urgent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 upvc windows come with a 10 year guarantee & fitted properly will out last wood any day. First what twists most, wood or upvc, upvc doesn't warp and is 100% water and airtight. I have a door fitted by Gibby 24/7, what a difference it made, from a door that leaked constantly and was as cold as sin, now I have a warm front porch that does not leak. By the way this doors are not made in Shetland, they are made in Elgin. (Nothing against Shetland made products). These windows are tested to an extremely high standard. Just a last comment. Why is Shetland the only place that still insists on using wooden windows/doors????????? (By the way it is not because they leak or are drafty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Why is Shetland the only place that still insists on using wooden windows/doors????????? (By the way it is not because they leak or are drafty) its mainly because plastic looks slester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 We had UPVC window frames on the Council Estate where I used to live in East London. They were a burglar's dream, so much so that my neighbour on the ground floor caught some toe rag trying to break into his gaff (It didn't help in that said Council sub-contractors had installed them incorrectly in the first place). From Day 1, the windows were draughty. Six years on and I hear that the same windows are being replaced. Perhaps not surprisingly, but every building survey I type up where UPVC window frames are installed come with the recommendation by the Building Surveyor (who, incidentally, is not on commission) to replace said ghastly windows with wooden ones, preferably with trickle ventilation or night latchers. As far UPVC frames lasting longer; then how do you explain that many a Listed Building still has the original wooden frames going back several centuries provided, of course, that one maintains said wood correctly in the first place?! Wood over UPVC any day. Da Burra Shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 When I moved into my place it was all UPVC and they were turd. All the windows leaked and two off the doors were warped. I got Derek Boulter to install wooden windows and doors and they are lovely. They look good and are hardwearing. Just a quick repaint every year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakama Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hello, Who is Derek Boulter, Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnie ii Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 garriock brothers do some pretty tasty plastic windows more expensive than buildbase or the likes but ten times the window no gaps no leeks and still cheaper than wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hello, Who is Derek Boulter, Thank you.Bulter & Mulhern, builders. Based somewhere around Garthspool if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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