How long should windows last in your house?

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HOW LONG SHOULD WINDOWS LAST IN YOUR HOUSE?

There are numerous factors that will make a difference but as a general rule of thumb we would expect UPVC windows to your West Midlands home to last at least 25-35 years. The UPVC material we use to manufacture our windows is guaranteed not to rot or discolour so you will never need to paint them. We find that with only a very small amount of care (the occasional wipe down with soapy water and light application of oil to moving parts) our windows are fully capable of lasting in all weather conditions for many decades.

FRAMES:

We have been installing windows for almost four decades now. It is quite common for us to visit existing customers who we installed for 30 years ago who tell us that the window frames we fitted back then are still performing extremely well even after all these years. This is mainly due to the fact that we fully reinforce all our products with steel which means that they always maintain their structural integrity and do not bend or warp which would otherwise lead to water or draught ingress over the years.

SEALED UNITS:

The lifespan of the glass we install (sealed units) is also guaranteed to last at least 10 years. We do find that if a sealed unit has lasted for 10 years or more it is very likely to then last a further 10 years beyond that without needing to be replaced.

The most common fault that can appear with any sealed unit is that condensation begins to form between the two panes of glass. This can sometimes happen if the drainage system which is in-built into the window frames becomes blocked. If the drainage isn’t working well – the sealed units can sometimes sit in the water that begins to form inside the window frame which in turn can start to break down the integrity of the seal that keeps air out of the sealed unit. Ultimately this can lead to condensation forming between the two panes. All our windows are guaranteed to be free from this problem for the entirety of our decade of care.

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When you purchase windows from us you benefit initially from our comprehensive ten-year guarantee. We guarantee that we will be on hand to service your windows as an when required to keep them in excellent working order for the first ten years of their life – at no extra cost to you.

BEYOND THE GUARANTEE PERIOD:

Once the ten-year guarantee has elapsed we are always more than happy to visit our customers to help with any issues they may be experiencing with their windows. We do of course make a small charge to cover the cost of repair in these cases but we find that with a small amount of TLC it is common for our clients to gain a further 10 or 20 years of excellent use from our windows – long after the initial guarantee period has ended.

By purchasing UPVC windows from Finesse you are embarking on a journey with us that will last for many decades. We are genuinely pleased to say that we are always on hand to help regardless of the status of your guarantee. Nothing gives us more pleasure than to hear that windows we installed 20 years ago still providing an excellent solution to our happy customers.

If you have any questions or need any further information please call one of our team on 0121-451-3724 or pop into our showroom and speak to one of our Design Experts.

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