How long your aluminium windows will last depends on their quality. They should last 20 -30 years at least, but have been known to stay in good condition for up to 45 years. This is considerably longer than uPVC and wooden double glazing.
Downpatrick
Downpatrick is a medium-sized town about 33 km (21 mi) south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. The town is among Ireland's most ancient and traditional towns. It takes its name from a dún (fort), which at one time stood on the hill that dominates the town and on which Down Cathedral was subsequently built. Its cathedral is thought to be the tomb of Saint Patrick. Today, it is the county town of Down and the joint headquarters of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Downpatrick is characterised by the rolling drumlins that are a characteristic of the Lecale region and a legacy of glaciation throughout the Pleistocene, the Down drumlins themselves are underlaid by Ordovician and Silurian shales and grits. Its floor lies within the marshland surrounding the north east of the town, noted as being 1.3 foot below sea level. In accordance with the 2001 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 10316 people. Within this population, 48.5 percent were male and 51.5 per cent were female. As the largest town in the Lecale area, Downpatrick is a business, recreational and administrative centre for the region and works as a hub for the nearby towns and villages. Within just an hour drive of Belfast, the location works as a commuter town for a a great deal of people. It is also served by a regular bus service to the city and a train station. The town has a number of primary and post-primary schools teaching pupils from across the east Down region. Homeowners have many opportunities for involvement in leisure and sports activities. In addition to a youth club, the town is the home of rugby, football, cricket and swimming clubs. For all of your home enhancements, be sure to identify respected specialists in Downpatrick to make particular of quality.