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A comparison puts two options side by side. Customers tick what matters to them, and the website shows straight away which one suits them better and why. Try it in the demos with the priority buttons.

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Elegant

Mirrored columns, centred, with the criteria between them. Dark background, gold accent, fine lines.

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Kershaw Windows · Shrewsbury

uPVC or timber?

What matters to you? Tap to choose.

For youuPVC
vs
For youTimber
£450window 120 × 150£850 just washupkeeppaint every 8–10 years U-value 0.9insulationU-value 1.0 30–40 yearslifespan40–60 years

Based on your priorities, the better fit is uPVC windows: nearly half the price, and you never have to paint them.Based on your priorities, the better fit is timber windows: they last longer and look natural. Expect to repaint them every 8–10 years.It's a tie. uPVC is cheaper and needs no upkeep; timber lasts longer and looks natural. We're happy to advise on site.

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Street

A fight poster: two polaroids and a VS sticker. Yellow and raspberry, narrow bold type, labels like stickers.

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uPVC vs timber

uPVC · £450
2 points
VS
Timber · £850
1 point

price no upkeep wood look Go uPVC!

Kershaw Windows · Shrewsbury · but timber lasts 20 years longer · free measuring

Swiss

Numbered criteria in a grid, with a red square for each win. White, black and a single red, rules instead of boxes.

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2 : 1

Your priorities

Low price

No upkeep

Wood look

uPVC or timber windows

uPVCTimber 01Window 120 × 150 cm£450£850 02Upkeepjust washpaint every 8–10 years 03Insulation (U-value)0.91.0 04Lifespan30–40 years40–60 years

Our advice: uPVC windows. They win on two of the things that matter to you.

Cosy

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Let us help

uPVC or timber? It's up to you.

for you

uPVC

£450 per 120 × 150 window

  • just give them a wash
  • insulate a touch better

Timber

£850 per 120 × 150 window

  • can last 60 years
  • lovely on an old house

You mainly wanted a low price and no painting. In your place, I'd go for uPVC. On a period cottage, though, I'd recommend timber. It's worth it there.

Gary Kershaw, Kershaw Windows

Magazine

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Guide · Replacing windows

uPVC or timber? We decided based on your answers

You ticked low price and no upkeep. You left wood look unticked. Here's what speaks for each option, and our verdict.

I. uPVC

£450 per 120 × 150 cm window, so nearly half the price.

They just need a wash and insulate to a U-value of 0.9.

Lifespan 30–40 years.

II. Timber

£850, but they last 40–60 years.

They look natural on an old house.

A new coat of paint every 8–10 years.

Verdict“uPVC for you. You save money and there's nothing to paint.”

Playful

Hand-drawn scales with weights for your priorities. Pastel background, rounded shapes and type, wavy lines and bubbles.

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Kershaw Windows · Shrewsbury

What matters to you?

Low price No upkeep Wood look Long life
The scales tip towards uPVC, 2 : 1! Timber lasts longer, but uPVC is half the price and needs no painting.
priceupkeep lifespan UPVCTIMBER

Bold

A giant verdict in a band, prices in tiles. Strong colour, bold type, sharp edges.

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What matters to you?

uPVCTimberA draw

£400 cheaper per window, and no painting.Lasts twenty years longer, and it's real wood.Both have their merits. We'll advise you on site.

uPVC window£450just wash · 30–40 years
VS
Timber window£850paint every 8–10 years · 40–60 years

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Conservative

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Kershaw Windows · Shrewsbury

uPVC or timber windows?

What matters to you?

uPVC for youTimber for you
Window 120 × 150 cm£450£850
Upkeepjust washpaint every 8–10 years
Thermal insulationU-value 0.9U-value 1.0
Lifespan30–40 years40–60 years

Based on your priorities, the better fit is uPVC windows: nearly half the price, and you never have to paint them.Based on your priorities, the better fit is timber windows: they last longer and look natural. Expect to repaint them every 8–10 years.It's a tie. uPVC is cheaper and needs no upkeep; timber lasts longer and looks natural. We're happy to advise on site.

Get a quote for uPVC windowsGet a quote for timber windowsHelp me choose

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