Adrian Wild is managing director of HBXL Building Software, which powers the Build It Estimating Service. To find out more about how the service can help you get an accurate estimate for your project, log on to self-build.co.uk/estimate
Whether you’re self-building or renovating, the windows you specify will have a big impact on the house’s final aesthetic – so it’s worth spending plenty of time on the planning stages to ensure you get this part of your project right.
Buy cheap, buy twice is an apt adage in this market. Poor-quality designs will not only compromise the look, but they’ll also fall down in terms of durability and longevity. So it’s worth paying extra for a first-class product – and there are options across the board in terms of PVCu, softwood, hardwood and aluminium (plus composites, although we haven’t priced them here).