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.
Gorebridge
Gorebridge is a former mining town in Midlothian, Scotland. The village gets its name from the bridge throughout the River Gore, a tributary of the South Esk. It was the house of Scotland's very first gunpowder mill, at the Gore Water, that began operating in 1794. Gorebridge has a yearly Gala Day which always takes place on the 3rd Saturday in June. This is similar to a community fair, with flights as well as games. The gala day has a custom of selecting a Town King as well as Queen from the primary schools. Gorebridge has 4 primary schools, Gorebridge Primary, Stobhill Key, St Andrews RC Primary and also Gore Glen Key. Greenhall Secondary school made use of to offer the community yet closed down in 1994. Regional youngsters currently participate in nearby Newbattle Community High School, Lasswade High School or St David's RC Senior high school. Gorebridge's regional football group is juniors Arniston Rangers who play residence games at Newbyres Park. On 6 September 2015 Gorebridge saw the return of the Waverley Line with a new station built on the site of the initial station. This offers rail accessibility to the Borders and Edinburgh Waverley train station. In the Gore Glen there is a shallow cavern, named "The King's Cave". According to legend a thief used to take livestock as well as hide in this nearby cavern. It is not, as some think, called after Robert the Bruce, that was stated to have actually hidden here after loss through the English.
