UPVC windows

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magicfarawaytree · 08/02/2009 09:22

How many of you with UPVC windows have had problems or had to replace them? Have heard the can start to fail within 10 years, unlike the manufacturers claims.

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GrapefruitMoon · 08/02/2009 09:28

We inherited them in our current house - don't know how long they have been in (I would guess over 10 years by now). We have had to replace a few of the sealed units over the years as they had misted up but the frames seem sound. Have never heard of problems with the frames themselves from anyone else....

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magicfarawaytree · 08/02/2009 09:34

are they still white?

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GrapefruitMoon · 08/02/2009 09:36

Underneath the dirt, yes!

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magicfarawaytree · 08/02/2009 09:40

no different to my current wooden ones the

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EggheadHilary · 08/02/2009 10:10

There are companies that will come and clean the UPVC frames for you.

We have a local conservatory company that will clean the conservatory inside and out and for a bit extra they do doors and windows, can't wait to get mine all done in summer.

My parents UPVC windows lasted 20 years! They were Anglian windows. I think you get what you pay for.

violethill · 08/02/2009 10:48

magicfaraway..... I can see from your other thread that you currently have wooden and are toying with the idea of UPVC.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Don't be tempted. It's a slippery slope and you could find yourself installing a nice, 'living flame' gas fire next.

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magicfarawaytree · 08/02/2009 12:15

'living flame'. .....may be a bit late. however, now want to take it out and install a real fire.

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