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Last updated: 14 October 2024
Cream uPVC windows: Everything you need to know
Add a soft, heritage look to your home with cream uPVC windows. Our guide outlines the costs and styles available and why cream uPVC windows are a great alternative to plain white.
Upgrading your home with cream uPVC windows is a great alternative to standard white. Here's everything you need to know about cream window frames including cost, design and why you should hire the best window fitters for the job.
Why choose cream uPVC windows?
Cream window frames are a fabulous choice for homes across the UK.
Here's why:
Cream uPVC windows are a warmer, more inviting alternative to stark white
A neutral cream tone works with most house styles, from modern properties to country cottages
Cream window frames offer a versatile blank canvas to complement a range of other materials and colours
Cream is the perfect shade for an elegant, heritage mood
Cream window frames are still light enough to create a bright, cheery exterior
uPVC window frames also have many other benefits, including:
Affordability: You'll spend a lot less than you'd pay for timber and aluminium windows
Good insulation: Double-glazed uPVC windows offer a high level of insulation
Easy maintenance: uPVC windows are easy to clean and look after
Durability: Unlike painted windows, cream uPVC windows will retain their colour for much longer so you won't need to worry about peeling, fading or flaking
Variety: Cream uPVC windows come in a variety of styles including sash windows and French doors
Add value: Upgrading your uPVC windows will enhance your home's kerb appeal and saleability
Customisation: Options to customise your windows frames to the colour you want
Window installers are skilled and experienced professionals who can advise and fit cream uPVC windows.
Hiring a specialist window fitter will ensure you get a good done properly.
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Make sure to choose double glazing for your cream uPVC windows
Double glazed cream windows are far more effective at stopping heat from escaping from your home than single glazing.
It's all down to a two-pane structure, or more specifically, the space between the two panes of glass. The space between the panes acts as an insulator, which keeps the heat in and the cold out.
You can also add a third layer of insulation by adding a third pane, making it triple glazed.
Double glazing also has lots of other benefits, including:
Minimise condensation issues
Improved sound insulation
Keeps you cooler in the summer
Lower energy bills
Increase property value
Read our double glazing cost guide here to find out how much you'll need to budget.
Other popular styles of cream uPVC windows to choose from
Cream sash uPVC windows
Cream uPVC sash windows are a great window style if you want the traditional look and functionality of sash windows but with the modern benefits of a uPVC material.
Sash windows would have originally been made with wood frames which need ongoing maintenance - and can be expensive to replace.
It's easy to see why cream sash uPVC windows are a popular choice with homeowners. They are cheaper and create the same elegant look but with all the energy efficiency and easy maintenance plus points of a uPVC.
Cream uPVC cottage windows
Cottage windows are traditionally small and short. So choosing cream uPVC frames is a brilliant option.
Cream window frames will still create a light, bright mood that you'd get from plain white uPVC frames. But the warm cream tone offers a warmer, more inviting look to suit a traditional cottage style.
That's not forgetting that cream uPVC cottage windows are more affordable, energy efficient and customisable and you can make them bigger and longer.
Make sure you check out our window buying guide, which covers many other types and styles of window, with the help of our members, Sheerwater Glass!
Window types and features: Choose the right style for your home
There are several types of windows available in the UK, each with their own set of pros and cons, efficiency ratings, design options, and price tags.
Cream uPVC windows prices
Cream uPVC windows are classed as coloured uPVC windows and with it a higher price tag.
As a basic ballpark figure, coloured uPVC window prices are around 10% - 20% more than the regular white frames.
For instance, you can get a 1000mm x 500mm coloured uPVC casement windowwith a single opener sash for an average price of £350. Acoloured uPVC French casement windowof the same size costs around £500.
Meanwhile, a coloured uPVC sliding sash windowwould cost you the most at an average of £750.
On average, you can expect to pay an installation cost of around £80 per uPVC window frame. This is a basic ballpark figure and there are more costs to consider when installing new windows.
These include:
Size: The bigger the window, the bigger the cost
Shape: Unconventional shapes and special styles will cost more than a basic square-shaped window
Type of glazing: Single glazing is cheaper than double or triple glazing. However the latter options are worth it to keep your home warm and energy bills down
Check out our cost guide to coloured uPVC windows for a more detailed breakdown.
FAQs
Are cream uPVC windows more expensive than white?
Yes, cream uPVC windows will cost around 10% – 20% more than the regular white frames. However, they still cost less than aluminium or timber window frames.
What is the best cream uPVC window style?
What's so great about cream uPVC windows is that they come in a range of made-to-measure styles and sizes to suit your home. These include casement, sash and traditional French doors.
So there is no best window style as such. It really depends what style you prefer for your home and how you want your windows to look and function.
Perhaps you wish to replicate the window frames you already have but with a new cream colour. Or maybe you fancy a different style of window to elevate your home.
Contact a window fitter in your area so you can explore all the options.
What is the cost of a standard uPVC window?
The average price for a double glazed uPVC casement window ranges from £500 - £1,250
This increases to £1,200 for the average cost you'll pay for a sash window.
What is the best colour for uPVC windows?
White is the most common uPVC colour. However, cream is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a warmer neutral while anthracite grey offers a more sleek, contemporary mood.
The best colour for uPVC windows will depend on the style of your home and the look you want to create.
Are coloured uPVC windows more expensive?
Yes, coloured uPVC windows can cost 10% – 20% more than white frames.
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