patio doors - 3k???

SplanK

Barny1979 wrote: »

I had sliding doors replaced with french doors for £900

ours was the same - for similar dimensions as the above poster..... rosewood outside, white on inside -uPVC

Slinky_Malinky

I paid £450 for a set of white UPVC 4ft wide french doors including fitting ( around 5 years ago)

rosekitten

I recently got quoted £1,250
for patio doors and two bedroom
windows all fitted plus £270 for
building work to remove the lower
part of the sittingroom plastering
wall etc total £1,520 inc VAT
reading this thread it seems a good
price

leveller2911

uPVC is cheap as chips and Im not knocking it, but it doesn't look as nice as timber,it isn't a highly skilled job to make upvc windows and doors,as such timber will always be more expensive and to be honest a well made ,good quality hardwood pair of French doors and frame will last longer than any upvc, yes it does need some maintenance.Guess its like compaing chalk and cheese,2 different animals.
Upvc is NOT enviromentally friendly at all ,where as timber is at least sustainable and carbon neutral, but then Im a joiner so im biased..:D