ash_scotland88 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Any body have any experience or knowledge on these? Googling doesn't give much insight, 1.2 u-values for whole units seems comparable. Got a man coming out later in the week to quote, their online quotes are very competitive if they come close in person. Was originally looking at Rio or dehau (can't afford residence) but anyone I've contacted goes quiet when it comes to giving a quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Yes most of the major house builders use Veka Probably half the price of Rational and others More contract than specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 41 minutes ago, nod said: Yes most of the major house builders use Veka Probably half the price of Rational and others More contract than specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 5 hours ago, nod said: Yes most of the major house builders use Veka Probably half the price of Rational and others More contract than specialist I hope not half the quality... The other issue I found when looking is a lot of companies appear to only fit into 60s wimpy estates onwards. I found these guys where they fitted windows into a Victorian tenement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Quote came back, more than 2.5x the online quote/estimate. I get theres a fitting cost and astragals can add amount, and an amount for fitting, but that's crazy difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 So an update. Random daydreaming/hoping on the residence website and noticed finally a supplier up in Scotland! Expecting them to be too expensive sent off the same "schedule" as I have done and it came back cheaper than most quotes for lesser products. Residence r9 in grain white. We asked for a price for dual colour (clotted cream ext) and the cost pushed us beyond our limit. We've now added an extra door and window (originally delayed that room for when we knock thru) and still getting more for less. Even the number of install days are significantly more days. The owner seems a great guy and is really knowledgeable and passionate about his products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Small update regarding the r9s. The guys have been working incredibly hard in a more difficult house than expected to install. There's some making good of wood, having kept the interior cills and surrounds. I believe we may be the first official r9 install in Scotland, eg not went through an English company for supply 😛 They are definitely the right windows for the house although we're ready to move on from this stage of works. But I have to keep saying it's not a paint colour we can correct later, this is permanent let's make sure it's done right no rush! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenity Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Are you still happy of your r9s and installation? I'm considering the same option to substitute my wooden (and in terrible state) sash windows and found there is a Scottish installer thanks to your post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 21/11/2023 at 19:47, serenity said: Are you still happy of your r9s and installation? I'm considering the same option to substitute my wooden (and in terrible state) sash windows and found there is a Scottish installer thanks to your post! Yes, very much so. I think we still comment once a week they were the right choice- does help it's a bit of a long walk up to the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I looked at them for our house but for some reason forgot about them. They did look very smart. Any chance of a few pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) On 27/11/2023 at 18:53, Iceverge said: I looked at them for our house but for some reason forgot about them. They did look very smart. Any chance of a few pics? On 27/11/2023 at 18:53, Iceverge said: I don't appear to have any complete but play spot the difference. https://ibb.co/PQGy5VP And one of the inside comparing old Vs New https://ibb.co/pnc7Sch Although we had them remade to allow more frame to show on these windows, this required spacing bars on the outside Edited December 1, 2023 by ash_scotland88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 At a casual glance you wouldn't guess. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now