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A few times a year we are reminded how often we should be changing household items. Experts say that towels have a useful life of 2 years, with sheets and pillows having the same lifespan. These are items that are fairly easy to change, yet some of us have had the same towel for far longer than we’d like to admit. What about the items that are more tricky to change, such as windows?

How long do windows last?

uPVC windows have an estimated useful life of around 25 years, with aluminium windows lasting upwards of 30 years. However, windows that were produced even 20 years can’t rival today’s offering. Besides Window Energy Ratings (WER), U-Value is a commonly used measure of how energy efficient your windows are. It measures how easily heat can pass through a material. The lower the value, the better an object can stop heat from escaping the home.

Building Regulations in the early 2000s required windows and doors to have a U-Value of 3.1 1.6 W/m²K or below, as such, windows were manufactured to meet this standard. Fast forward to today and windows have seen dramatic developments over the past 20 years, which have been accounted for in the country’s Building Regulations. They now specify that windows should be made to achieve a U-Value of 1.6 W/m²K.

See our range of windows

There are a multitude of reasons to consider updating your windows, but are just some of the indicators that your windows may be at the end of their useful life:

– Damaged seals or glass
– Draughts
– Cold spots
– High energy bills

We offer a wide range of stylish, energy efficient and secure windows to improve your home. Whether opting for a traditional aesthetic with vertical sliding windows or the modern look of aluminium windows, Landmark Windows have the perfect product for your home and personal taste.

uPVC and aluminium windows in Devon and Cornwall

Landmark Windows have carved out a place as one of Plymouth’s most trusted home improvement companies, with hundreds of happy customers dotted around Devon and Cornwall. For years, we’ve curated a range of windows, doors and conservatories with the climate and local homes in mind. If you’d like further information on any of our products or services, visit our showroom in Plymouth or contact us online for a free hassle-free quote.