Aluminium windows · Scottish Borders
Triple glazed aluminium windows in Galashiels
Looking at triple glazed aluminium windows for a home in Galashiels? We survey, quote and fit across the Scottish Borders, and the TD1 postcode district is part of that.
Slim sightlines and a powder-coated finish, with three panes of glass. Triple glazed aluminium windows use thermally broken aluminium frames, where an insulating strip separates the inside and outside of the frame, holding a three-pane sealed unit.
Winter light and glass choice in Galashiels
By midsummer Galashiels has about 17 h 31 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 02 min, with the noon sun at about 11°. Triple glazing keeps more heat in during those long, dark months; big south and west windows may suit solar-control glass for summer.
Guide prices in Galashiels
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Small window about 600 x 1000 mm (bathroom, landing) | £1,095 – £1,395 |
| Medium window about 1200 x 1200 mm (bedroom) | £1,495 – £1,895 |
| Large window about 1800 x 1200 mm (lounge) | £2,295 – £2,795 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for aluminium windows in Scotland
Scotland requires replacement windows to achieve 1.6 W/m²K, which good triple glazing passes comfortably. Replacing a window or door, frame and all, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Planning: Since May 2024, replacement windows on houses are widely permitted development, including in many conservation areas, with front elevations expected to match the existing closely; your council tells you if prior notification applies. Flats outside conservation areas generally need permission only if the opening size changes. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
We start with a survey, not a sales pitch: measurements, the structure above any bays, trickle-vent needs and escape windows. The quote that follows fixes the price, and anything unexpected on the day is agreed with you first.
- Every opening measured, including escape and vent needs
- Frames rated for the weight of triple glass
- Old windows removed and taken away
- Each opening closed up the same day
Questions from Galashiels
Do aluminium windows suit older houses?
They suit many 20th-century homes well. For Victorian and Georgian houses, or conservation areas, timber or heritage-style frames are usually a better match.
Are aluminium windows cold?
Not if the frame has a proper thermal break. Modern thermally broken systems with triple glass reach whole-window U-values around 1.0, well inside the Building Regulations limit for replacement windows.
How long does it take to get triple glazed aluminium windows fitted in Galashiels?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 5 to 7 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do you fit triple glazed aluminium windows in Galashiels?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Galashiels and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Also near Galashiels: Selkirk (8 km), Hawick (21 km), Jedburgh (22 km) and Kelso (24 km).
Other products in Galashiels
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Fixed and picture windows
- Composite front doors
- French doors
- Sliding patio doors
- Bifold doors
- Glass-only replacement
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
Aluminium windows in Galashiels: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. No building warrant is needed for a straight replacement in Scotland; we fit to the building standards and give you a written handover pack.