Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 30, 2008 6:25 pm Hi All,
We are about to start our owner build and would like feedback from anyone who has Dowell or Afinity Windows please. Dowell cost more, but are they a better product in general opinion? We have Afinity now and they are OK but a couple of windows don't close properly, and don't seem to sit flush near sills ,etc... (are these fitting problems with the brickwork - I have no idea!). Thanks for your help. Re: Dowell or Afinity Windows? 2Sep 30, 2008 6:42 pm I used all Dowell windows and I'm more than happy with them. They matched a cheaper quote from Bradnams from who I bought two sliding doors and regretted it. Re: Dowell or Afinity Windows? 3Sep 30, 2008 10:03 pm never use Dowell so no comment. Affinity is good and i used Jason too. Both are good. My new builder using Stegbar now which i worried quite abit as i think the quality is not as good as the other mentioned. Re: Dowell or Afinity Windows? 4Oct 02, 2008 9:30 am Our builders also use Dowel and we were curious about their quality. They are part of the Boral group of companies and we went to look at their local showroom. Their prices and display stock seemed really good - in fact the prices on their decowood windows won us over.
We have since moved into a new home that we are renting and it too has Dowel windows and sliding doors. They are all really sturdy and really well made. Handles on windows can be moved up or down really smoothily and they seem to be finished really well. So am more then happy to use them on our build. There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3832 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10473 Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different window designs for a master bedroom. Our bedroom is north facing and the bed will… 0 4555 |