If you want to lower your house value both fiscally and aesthetically - put
upvc rubbish in.

Wood - if you look after it, lasts just as long as plastic, and looks nice
too!

"emma" wrote in message
ps.com...
We are having a large extension built which will entail replacing all
the windows and door on the back of the house and one or two elsewhere.
The existing windows are 11 year old timber double glazing - not the
best quality in all likelihood if the rest of the house spec is
anything to go by and one has already blown, so all will probably need
replacing in 5-10 years anyway. Our architect specified Timber windows
again, but the builder has suggested UPVC as the price difference once
they are fitted and painted is very little and he says UPVC are great
nowadays, low maintenance and more secure. Which is better - Timber or
UPVC? This is a modern house so either would fit in - any thoughts or
recommendations?

Thanks

Emma