Double Glazing Advice

I am after some advise on Double Glazing. I want to replace my windows with double glazing as some of them are the old wooden frame style and are in really bad condition. I also live in Canberra and it is very cold in winter so I was planning on replacing all the windows to save on energy bills.

I have got quotes from 25k for aluminium and up to 28k for pvc. (8 windows and 3 sliding doors) . It seems like a lot to spend and I am not sure it is worth it.

Is the extra cost for pvc worth it?

And

By having all double glazed windows will it add value to my house?

I am interested to know if anyone else has replaced their windows and if they think it was worth the money.

 

Replaced some windows with uPVC double glazed and definitely worth it. Really cuts down the sound and does help with heat retention. I didn't do it to save on electricity costs as such - it was for comfort.

Is the aluminum quote for thermally broken frames?

If not, then go for uPVC or even wooden double glazing.

 

I cannot imagine that it will add as much value as the $25K cost. It’s a nice-to-have.

 

Agreed, I doubt it will add $25k but it certainty won't hurt the value.