Perth & Kinross · Scotland

Aluminium Windows in Perth & Kinross

Want modern, slim-framed windows in Perth & Kinross? We can quote for thermally broken aluminium casements, tilt and turn and steel-look designs in the colour of your choice.

Guide from £925
5 towns covered
Postcode areas KY, PH

Replacement aluminium windows in Perth & Kinross: what to know

Powder-coated aluminium does not need painting, but it does need cleaning. Wash frames with warm water and a mild detergent a few times a year, rinse, and avoid abrasive pads or solvents. Clean more often near the sea or busy roads, where salt and grime sit on the surface for longer.

Aluminium frames are usually finished with polyester powder coating, baked on at the factory in a choice of RAL colours and in matt, satin or textured finishes. Dual-colour frames are possible, such as anthracite grey outside and white inside, so the windows can suit both the street and the room.

Aluminium windows are fabricated to order: profiles are cut, coated, assembled and glazed to the survey sizes. Lead times can be longer than for standard white uPVC, particularly for special colours or steel-look designs, and the expected timescale is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.

Modern aluminium window frames contain a thermal break: strips of low-conductivity material, usually polyamide, that separate the inner and outer aluminium. Without it, heat passes straight through the metal. Older aluminium windows made without thermal breaks are a common cause of cold frames and streaming condensation.

White rendered house with slim grey aluminium windows and a large picture window

Towns we cover for aluminium windows in Perth & Kinross

Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.

What applies in Perth & Kinross

Section 4 (Safety) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks covers glazing that people could collide with, such as glass in and beside doors and low-level glazing, where safety glass is needed.

Section 6 (Energy) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks sets the thermal performance that replacement windows, doors and rooflights should achieve.

Parts of Perth & Kinross are within about 9 km of the coast, where exposure to wind and salt air is worth planning for. Salt air attacks metal finishes, so aluminium windows near the coast need a coating and pretreatment suited to marine exposure, stainless or protected hardware, and more frequent washing. Check that the coating terms allow for a coastal site before ordering.

Rural homes often mix old stone walls with modern extensions, and aluminium suits both when profiles are chosen carefully. Irregular openings are measured individually, and exposed sites benefit from systems with high weather ratings and well-sealed joints against driving rain.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
Typical job	Guide price inc VAT
Casement window, 900 × 1050 mm	£925 – £1,195
Casement window, 1200 × 1200 mm	£1,095 – £1,395
Large window, 1800 × 1500 mm	£1,495 – £1,995
Slimline heritage style, 1200 × 1200 mm	£1,295 – £1,695

Choosing your aluminium windows

Flush casement

Sashes sit level with the outer frame for a clean, timber-like look, often chosen for period-style or contemporary homes.

Dual-colour powder coat

A different colour inside and out, such as anthracite grey outside with white inside, from a wide range of RAL colours and textures.

Steel-look windows

Very slim frames with glazing bars that mimic traditional metal windows, adding thermal performance and double glazing to the classic look.

Tilt and turn

Inward-opening sashes that tilt for secure ventilation or swing open for cleaning and escape, useful for flats and high floors.

Aluminium Windows in Perth & Kinross: questions

How much do aluminium windows cost?

The cost of aluminium windows depends on the number and size of windows, the profile system, how many sashes open, the colour and finish, the glass and the access. They generally cost more than equivalent uPVC because of the material and factory coating. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes the price for your exact specification.

What guarantee do aluminium windows come with?

Manufacturer guarantees apply to the frames, powder coating, hardware and sealed units, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Coating cover often depends on the site environment and on regular cleaning, so read the conditions. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, before you agree to go ahead.

What colours can aluminium windows be?

Aluminium windows can be powder coated in almost any RAL colour, in matt, satin, gloss or textured finishes, and many systems offer a different colour on each side. Anthracite grey, black and white are common choices, but heritage greens, creams and bronze tones are available too. Special colours can extend the manufacturing lead time, which is confirmed with the quote.

How long does it take to install aluminium windows?

Most single windows are fitted within a day, and a typical house takes a few days on site depending on the number of windows and the access. The longer part is manufacturing, because frames are cut, coated and glazed to the survey sizes. The expected lead time is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.

Which parts of Perth & Kinross do you cover for aluminium windows?

We cover the whole of Perth & Kinross, including Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross and Pitlochry, and postcode areas KY, PH. Building rules for aluminium windows here follow the regulations for Scotland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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