Aluminium vs UPVC windows: an honest comparison
Strength, frame size, heat, noise, looks, upkeep and cost: an honest side-by-side of the two most popular window materials in India.
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Guides to choosing windows, doors & glass.
Plain-language advice on the options available — so you know what to ask for before you get a quote. Written by the Shanti Enterprises team and founder Dev Dutt Sharma, from more than 20 years of fitting aluminium windows and doors across North India.
Aluminium window price: what decides the cost, and how to compare quotes
Why two quotes for the same windows can be far apart: the factors that decide the price, and a checklist for comparing quotes fairly.
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Soundproof windows for homes on busy roads: what really works
Traffic, horns and highway noise: how seals, acoustic glass, double glazing and good installation work together to make a room quiet.
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Mosquito mesh for aluminium windows and doors: which type to choose
Sliding, fixed, hinged, pleated, roller or magnetic: how each type of insect mesh works with different windows and doors, and which material lasts.
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How to clean and maintain aluminium windows and doors
A simple routine for frames, tracks, drainage holes, seals and locks, so your windows keep sliding smoothly and sealing tight for decades.
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Types of aluminium windows: which one suits each room?
Sliding, casement, tilt-and-turn, top-hung, fixed and corner windows compared — where each works best in an Indian home, with a room-by-room guide.
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Sliding, slide-and-fold or lift-and-slide: choosing an aluminium patio door
Compare aluminium sliding, lift-and-slide, slide-and-fold, French and pivot doors — how they open, how much of the wall they clear, and where each one fits.
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Window glass explained: toughened, laminated, double glazing, Low-E and acoustic
Which glass should go in your aluminium windows and doors? Toughened, laminated, double glazing (DGU), Low-E, solar-control and acoustic glass explained simply.
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Aluminium window finishes: powder coating, anodising and wood-grain colours
Black, grey, white, bronze or wood-look? How powder coating, anodising and wood-grain finishes on aluminium windows differ, and how to choose.
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Windows for hill homes in Kasauli and Palampur: what changes in the mountains
Cold winters, heavy monsoons, strong wind and big views: how to choose aluminium windows and doors for hill homes in Kasauli, Palampur and Himachal Pradesh.
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