What you need to know.
The type of wood, treatment and finish affect how a wooden window needs to be maintained. For uPVC, check the frame material, internal supports and fittings. Both types need careful installation to work as intended.
How to choose for your home.
Discuss the exact products available for your project. Compare finish options using samples, ask how surfaces should be cleaned, and establish who will service moving parts after installation.
Compare the products you would actually buy.
The frame material is only one part of a window. Compare the frame, glass, finish, handles, locks and fitting work for the same room and weather conditions.
On a narrow screen, scroll across the table to compare all columns.
| Question | For uPVC frames | For wooden frames |
|---|---|---|
| How is the frame made? | Ask how the frame is made and what extra support is needed for your window size. | Ask what type of wood is used, how it is treated and how the frame is made. |
| How will it look? | See a sample of the finish and a drawing of the frame. | See a sample of the wood and finish, and a drawing of the frame. |
| What care is expected? | Ask how to clean the frame and care for tracks, rubber seals, handles and locks. | Ask how to care for the wood, when its finish may need attention, and how to maintain handles and locks. |
| What about termite concerns? | uPVC can replace wooden frames. Changing a frame does not remove termites from other parts of the house. | Ask about the wood treatment and checks for termites in the building. |
| How is comfort compared? | Compare the actual glass, frame, seals and fitting work being offered. | Compare the actual glass, frame, seals and fitting work being offered. |
| Who handles repairs? | Ask if replacement handles, locks and other parts are available, and what the written warranty covers. | Ask who handles repairs and repainting or polishing, and what the written warranty covers. |
Check the old opening before choosing the new frame.
If an old wooden frame is damaged, photograph the surrounding wall as well as the frame. Ask which work covers removal, repair of the opening, supply of the new frame and finishing around it. If you suspect termites, ask a pest-control professional to inspect the building.
Choose the new window after reviewing appearance, operation and care. Changing the frame material alone does not tell you how much heat, noise or rain the new window will keep out.
Use the same brief for both options.
- Compare the same opening size, glass and opening style.
- Check who will handle maintenance and repairs, as well as the purchase price.
- Ask for relevant test information if a supplier promises a particular result for noise, heat or weather protection.
Your practical checklist.
- Review material and colour samples.
- Discuss sun, wind and rain at the site.
- Check maintenance instructions.
- Compare service arrangements.
What to share with our team.
Send a photo of the window or door opening and the room around it. Write the approximate width and height in feet, inches or millimetres, and clearly mention the unit. Tell us what matters most: fresh air, privacy, mosquito mesh, easy cleaning or space saving.
The team will confirm the final size, suitable materials, price and installation work. If your project needs an engineer’s approval or special safety requirements, discuss these before placing the order.
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