Hello this is my first post, I will get straight to it. I have built a new house in Co. Mayo and am at the stage of needing to get windows, I priced TJ GRADYS and a local supplier for about 21 upvc windows and two doors and got a price of 9000 euro off both, I asked about gaurantee and was told only six months on the glass as if there was any problem it would happen before then. I then asked were they argon filled and was told no because the use pilkington k glass and they said they had customers complaining thay were too warm, they said they had a U value of 1.88.
I was also told I could not have my french doors opening inwards as it would not seal properly. I was not happy with this so I contacted senator windows who told me I could have my french doors opening anyway as they had superior locking systems and better seals called a qulon system, thay had argon gas in the cavity and had a U value of 1.3 which raised to 1.4 when they were fitted to the window frames, and everthing came with a 10 year garantee.
This was all I wanted but the price was a hefty 14000 euro.
I then found a company in cork called hi-tec windows, they sell windows online and seem to offer everything senator offers for 6800 euro but I would have to fit them myself.
I am tempted to go for hi-tec windows but as they have no showrooms I am a bit unsure, does anybody know anything about this company, thay are based in cork and get the window frames made in clare I think.
I hope someone can offer advice.