Lapeyre ISOPRIX vs CLASSIC BOIS

[joidevie]

Is having the gap in the glass filled with gas really enough to warrant the extra cost? Lapeyre energy 'rate' the Isoprix as class "E" and the Classic Bois as "B" - could this be a marketing ploy to get people to 'upgrade'?

I have previously used the cheaper Isoprix but have a large number of windows to replace in my new house.. Also, I plan to paint the woodwork, and the cheaper ones seem less 'finished' and thus perhaps taking paint better..

Many thanks for any opinions..

[Postie]

Brico Depot windows are also filled with argon & they are much cheaper than Classic Bois windows. I agree they are not as well finished but if you are going to paint them it's possible to give them a little TLC. Brico Depot don't make to measure which is a shame because we are looking for 7 really big DG units (150 wide x 175 high) & they are a mindblowing price of around 7 grand through Lapeyre!!!!

Mrs Postie

[PaulT]

[quote user="Postie"]Brico Depot windows are also filled with argon & they are much cheaper than Classic Bois windows. I agree they are not as well finished but if you are going to paint them it's possible to give them a little TLC. Brico Depot don't make to measure which is a shame because we are looking for 7 really big DG units (150 wide x 175 high) & they are a mindblowing price of around 7 grand through Lapeyre!!!! Mrs Postie[/quote]

Castorama, the upmarket brother of Brico Depot do made to measure - but at about 3 times the price of a similar sized ready made from BD

Paul

[Postie]

Thanx P2 - seems to be the same everywhere - I will check out Castorama but I might have to make them myself if I can't get some at a reasonable price. I will probably save quite a bit even if they do take months to make.

Cheers Postie