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uPvc Windows

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  • 19-12-2016 9:35pm
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    Srazorr
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    I am currently in the process of building a new home ,I am using a building contractor and he originally priced white UPvc passive windows , we changed the colour to grey and now the price has jumped by €1200 + vat , there is approx 30 pieces , I knew that there would be a slight price difference but it seems a bit much , has anyone any feedback or experience with this?


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    #2
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Go back to white. And wait for the call from the window guy.

    30 units / 1200 = €40 per unit for non standard colour. Probably a special order. Just see what the rep has to say.


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,458 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Srazorr wrote: »
    I am currently in the process of building a new home ,I am using a building contractor and he originally priced white UPvc passive windows , we changed the colour to grey and now the price has jumped by €1200 + vat , there is approx 30 pieces , I knew that there would be a slight price difference but it seems a bit much , has anyone any feedback or experience with this?

    Sounds about right. Builder may have had a pre order which now needs to be changed and may have a knock on affect to lead in times which he has to budget for.

    Are you going grey on grey or choosing a different colour internally?


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    Srazorr
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Srazorr


    As far as I'm aware there was no pressure order in place , I'm going grey both sides , a mate of mine got his windows fitted 2 months ago (23 pieces )same spec and was charged €500 extra , I'm getting another company to price it up today so I can compare the two.


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    JonathonS
    Registered Users Posts: 702 ✭✭✭JonathonS


    Di you choose the windows yourselves? The biggest mistake I made on an extension build 15 years ago was letting the builder choose the windows and sliding door. Mullions and transoms were too wide, and after 10 years we had problems with poor catches and a faulty sliding mechanism. You will be looking at and using those windows for a long time, they will cost a lot of €s, put in the time now to make sure you get it right.


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    #6
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Op whats the exact spec on the
    "white UPvc passive windows"
    please

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    Srazorr
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Srazorr


    Triple glazed uPvc with a 0 .7 u value


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    Handsandtools
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭Handsandtools


    Manufacturers charge 15-20% on top for colored PVC


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    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,654 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Srazorr wrote: »
    Triple glazed uPvc with a 0 .7 u value

    ???

    as far as i am aware there is only one PVC product on the market certified at that U Value

    munster joinery Passive PVC

    and even at that its certified as 0.74 U Value.


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    Srazorr
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Srazorr


    Yes that's the one.


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