Alu Clad windows

[Marto]

I'm currently trying to decide on the type of window to put into my house. I like the idea of Alu-clad and have come across two types

1. a wooden window with alu-cladding on the external wooden part

2. a window with wood on the inside only and aluminium on the outside, with the two material separated (more or less) by the glass.

Now both windows have similar u-values, which i would imagine is the main consideration. Is this correct?

The first option is nicer looking (with a price to match!) but am wondering if there is anything else that I should be aware of before making my decision i.e. is option 2 a poorer option for our climate

Thanks in advance for any useful pointers

 

[extopia]

This thread may be of interest.

I've bought aluclad from Marvin Architectural in the past. Expensive, but the product, service and installation were all outstanding. And I mean outstanding: it's hard to overstate how professional these guys were in every way.

 

[padjo]

I was quoted over Stg£ 27k + VAT by Marvin and bargained them down to Stg£18k ... nicest windows I've seen