I know this has been discussed in the past, but I wanted to ask if anyone had recently investigated sourcing triple glazed aluminium or aluminium timber clad windows from Europe. We are currently lined up for a mixture of Velfac / Norskken, but the 50k spend and the recent "Oh, the price has increased emails" is now getting me thinking whether to have another shop around attempt.

I think I answered on your previous thread, but have a look at Allan Bros' Alu Clad offering (made in Denmark).https://www.allanbrothers.co.uk/ab-product/alu-clad-timber-windows/

I probably mentioned that I got a long way towards an order only to find that they had given me the lead time for their UK-produced timber windows, which was about half the wait time for the alu-clad at the time. Had I not been in a rush I would not have minded. It's worth double-checking, though, that they are quoting the lead time for the right range.

Would check your tax liability when you import, will need to VAT and import duty, not sure of the rates, may not be as cheap as you think

What johnmo said.

Its cost of windows, plus duty (not sure of rate) cost of shipping plus the same duty rate. Add up the windows, duty, shipping, duty, then add vat to cumalative total. Plus pay an agent to clear it through customs for you. ( careful with finding an agent, plenty preying on the gullible)

Plus anything gets brokrn or damaged, thats your problem.

Dont let me put you off. Beeen importing product for years, but never glass!