Value for money: Some thoughts on investing in new frames

Enhance your knowledge and make a really cost-efficient choice.

Alumil Team

Updated 05/05/2023

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A perennial debate of people who are about to go ahead and purchase frames for their home is how to get something of quality that is also reasonably priced. This combination is a special equation, but it has a solution. Read on and learn more about what to look out for to make a truly "value for money" choice.

The importance of thermal performance

The windows and doors of your home play a key role in its energy efficiency. A system with high performance thermal insulation provides excellent results and will upgrade the overall space and your living space. The options are many and with various variations in terms of cost. The measurement you should pay attention to is the so-called Uf, the thermal transmittance coefficient of the frame. The lower this number is, the more energy efficient is the profile of the frames that you will choose. Thus, heat losses are significantly reduced and so are your bills, as less energy consumption equals lower costs in your monthly budget.

The aesthetics of your new frames

One of the key aspects when choosing frames is their aesthetic appeal. You need, therefore, to decide on the basis of what expresses you in this area. The more modern or minimal a set of frames is, the more the cost may be increased. And this makes sense, as to make a system more elegant, with slim lines or hidden profiles, advanced design and research is required to ensure that no sacrifice is made in the performance area. If, on the other hand, you are satisfied with simpler constructions, then there is a plethora of materials and products that can meet your needs at a cost that will remain low.

Frames as an investment

Buying window and door frames, apart from being a necessary expense for your home, is also a future investment. It's important to remember that, usually, the frames of a home are used for decades, so it's essential that your choice has features that will satisfy you. A quality window and door frames system not only improves living conditions, but also the value of a property itself. Even for a future rental or sale of a space, frames can affect a candidate tenant or buyer. Thus, a more expensive frame can recover part of its value to you in this way (more easily than a low-cost frame), giving you a comparative advantage over other homes.

Subsidy possibilities for replacement of frames

Replacing your old frames makes your space more energy autonomous, with less heating - cooling costs. If you are worried about the financial aspect, do not despair, as for several years now the "Exoikonomo" energy saving subsidy programmes have been in force, offering financial support for the energy upgrade of homes with integrated solutions and interventions. It should be noted that as of 1/1/2021 for each add for the lease or sale of a property it is now mandatory to indicate its energy class, according to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Therefore, energy class is an important benchmark and is now a key factor in the selection or rejection of housing by tenants and buyers.

Find a reliable fabricator

Whatever your final choice when looking for a "value for money" solution, you should always think about how this choice translates as regards the value of your space, what it adds to it and, of course, how it makes you feel. At the end of the day, what really matters is that you feel happy with what you have chosen, with frames that reflect your decision to the fullest. For an impeccable final result, it is particularly important to find a reliable aluminium window frame fabricator who will treat your investment with responsibility and professionalism, while adhering to the highest standards.

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The choice of new frames, for your home or business premises, is a significant investment. That's why it's very important to consult an experienced professional, who can assess the needs and requirements of your project and advise you in a proper way.

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