Thoughts on woodgrain pvcu?

Furts

europa wrote: »

I mean white woodgrain, like this:
http://www.thecavendishgroup.com/images/window10.jpg
http://harp-windows.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WIN-EVO-storm-interior.jpg

I have always been mystified why people buy these products. They are supposed to replicate real timber, yet timber windows are never rough woodgrain like these pvcu imitations. Hence what is the point of them?

The crazy concept is compounded by a further couple of flaws. Nobody notices the woodgrain effect except the home owner, so there is no one upmanship and kudos to swagger about and justify spending the thousands extra. The other flaw is keeping them clean. My guess is an address in NW London would rank as one of the areas of high traffic pollution which exacerbates the problem of filth settling into the woodgrain finish.

PenguinOfDeath

We were advised not to get wood grain, especially in the kitchen and the grain bit collects dirt and grease and can be difficult to clean

EssexExile

I'm with Furts, all the real wood on my 1950s house is a smooth white painted finish, not a woodgrain in sight. Just like the UPVC windows.

leveller2911

Furts wrote: »

I have always been mystified why people buy these products. They are supposed to replicate real timber, yet timber windows are never rough woodgrain like these pvcu imitations. Hence what is the point of them?

Its the same when people have timber wooden windows made and then have them spray painted prior to fitting. The finish is far too smooth and makes the windows like like Upvc rather than timber.

I know its a pain but you really can't beat timber windows painted by a really good decorator..

I digress..:D

europa

OK; thanks, everyone. I think my mind is made up: stick to plain white PVCu. I'll just put the money to use on nicer blinds/curtains etc! :-)

-taff

I have brown/oak something woody looking PVC windows with a copper coloured bar running up and across through them.
Wasn't my choice but they do look nicer than standard white pvc.

Something like this but with more bars
http://www.wrightglazing.co.uk/images/upvc/UPVC%20Windows%2004.jpg

System

Given the interesting price he's given for the woodgrain, maybe you should get a quote or two for comparison on the white too...

Davesnave

-taff wrote: »

I have brown/oak something woody looking PVC windows with a copper coloured bar running up and across through them.
Wasn't my choice but they do look nicer than standard white pvc.

Something like this but with more bars
http://www.wrightglazing.co.uk/images/upvc/UPVC%20Windows%2004.jpg

Yes, that's very Welsh.

'Fraid I've just changed my mind and gone for an all white conservatory, rather than anything that makes a statement.

emmatthews

We've just had woodgrain effect (R9) windows installed. I am really pleased with them & personally feel they were worth paying extra for. It was the flush look that sold them to me more than the woodgrain effect - you can't even really see it, it just takes the shiny white look away.

SailorSam

I live in an older house so we wanted woodgrain when the windows were done about 15yrs ago.From memory we did pay extra, but not a lot. But that was only 'cos we wanted the inside to be white.