tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801359725452743893.post6877810361266032594..comments2023-11-02T08:23:59.951-05:00Comments on Tony's Climate Change Blog: Double-Pane WindowsTony Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06672885781560468947noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801359725452743893.post-70928809092064777492008-03-26T10:53:00.000-05:002008-03-26T10:53:00.000-05:00I must confess I did not pay much attention to the...I must confess I did not pay much attention to the frames, but my understanding is that they are all vinyl, not coated metal.Tony Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672885781560468947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801359725452743893.post-12210524876161993882008-03-24T03:40:00.000-05:002008-03-24T03:40:00.000-05:00Hi Tony,You don't mention anything about the frame...Hi Tony,<BR/>You don't mention anything about the frames for your windows. When I replaced my old single-pane windows with double-glazing, I chose the usual thing - uPVC coated metal frames. The windows have been excellent as far as insulation is concerned (and are much more secure than the old windows and doors), and have been maintenance free so far (nearly 20 years), but uPVC is a pretty nasty substance as far as it's manufacture, and its eventual disposal, are concerned. If I were doing it again now, I'd want hardwood frames (from sustainable sources, of course!) - but they're much more expensive.RosInSheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670041733654984881noreply@blogger.com