Replacing old windows with aluminium
Many Cape Town homes still have their original steel or timber windows. Steel frames rust, especially near the sea, and timber frames rot, swell and need painting. Older aluminium windows can also be worth replacing when the frames are damaged or the style no longer suits the house.
We take out the old frames and fit new aluminium windows made to the measured size of each opening, in any frame colour. You can keep the same style of window or change it, for example from small steel panes to larger side hung or top hung windows.
How a window replacement works
- Measure each opening We visit, measure every opening and talk through the window styles and colours. A call-out fee of R200 applies only if you do not accept the quote.
- Written quotation You get a quotation covering the windows, glass, removal of the old frames and installation. Quotations are free.
- Remove the old frames Steel and timber frames are usually built into the wall, so the plaster around them is opened up to take them out.
- Fit and seal the new windows Each new frame is fixed level and square, glazed and sealed against wind and rain.
- Make good The plaster and sills around the new frames are made good, and the protective tape comes off when we hand over.
If the openings change size, for example to fit a larger window, the building work is discussed and quoted before anything starts.
Choosing your new windows
Most replacements use one of three aluminium window styles:
- Side hung windows open like a door and suit most rooms
- Top hung windows open outwards from the top and can stay open in light rain
- Horizontal sliding windows open without swinging out, which suits walkways and patios
Our guide to choosing an aluminium window style compares them in more detail, and the price guide gives typical price ranges.
Window replacement questions
Will the walls be damaged?
The plaster directly around each old frame is opened up to remove it, and made good once the new window is fitted.
Can you replace only some of the windows?
Yes. Many people replace the windows on the most exposed side of the house first. New frames can be finished in a colour that suits the windows you keep.
Do you also replace old doors?
Yes. See aluminium door installation.
Do the new windows carry a warranty?
Yes. The windows and hardware we supply carry their suppliers’ warranties.
Is there a call-out fee?
Quotations are free. A call-out fee of R200 applies only if you do not accept the quote.