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    • CommentAuthormitchino
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2009 edited
     
    Has anyone bought windows or sliding doors from Albo in Edinburgh? We've had a very good quote from them and are visiting the showroom on Tuesday to check out the goods. Wondering if anyone's installed them and whether they are happy!
    • CommentAuthorKombi
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2009
     
    I would also be interested in feedback as I am awaiting for quote back from them.
    • CommentAuthormitchino
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2009
     
    I have now been to the Albo showroom - the build quality of the doors and windows seemed excellent. They are also a good bunch of people if that means anything. My only concern is related to the finish of the frames. We are looking for either an oiled oak finish or just bare oak that we can oil ourselves. The rep said initially that they only supplied them with a factory applied Sikkens stain, but later said they could supply them unfinished without the usual guarantee. He said that we would have to reapply the oil every two years, whereas the sikkens finish would last 15 years. Don't know if that's hogwash or not. Anyway we'd be looking at around £4700 for a sliding door set that's 5m x 2.3m, which is a fantastic price.
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      CommentAuthorfostertom
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2009
     
    They only do 2G tho, don't they, for sliders. For 3G, try
    Markus Becker [m.becker@becker-sohn.com] - mention my name
    and Lindberg, Helge [Helge.Lindberg@elitfonster.se] - within the Elit empire it's Hajom you want - Hajom did beautiful ones for me before http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/fostertom/226photosCedarhurst603.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/fostertom/226photosCedarhurst003.jpg but since the Elit takeover it's very hard to get sense out of them
    • CommentAuthormitchino
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2009
     
    They look nice, what's the name of the company? How were your ones finished?
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      CommentAuthorfostertom
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2009
     
    I said, Hajon - email link above, or google for Hajom.

    These were 2-track 3-bay sliders, so both leaves slid away to a 3rd 'parked' position leaving the opening completely open. The sliders were mounted outboard of the wall line, so when 'parked' they were a couple of inches away from the external wall face. The two sets of sliders met on the corner with just a 100x100 shared fixed corner post - nowadays even that can move away, attached to one of the sliders, leaving a completely open corner. Level and straightness of the top rail depends entirely on the rigidity of the structure above.

    The finish was colourless 'stain', which, as they warned us, didn't last long before needing rubbing down and re-coating - about 3yrs, and there's some blackish marking where it failed. Actually, in saying that, I mean just the bottom rails/cills of exposed windows - the sliders in their sheltered position are still fine. The point is, the more colour you have in the stain, the better it resists UV.
    • CommentAuthorKombi
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2009
     
    <blockquote><cite>Posted By: mitchino</cite> whereas the sikkens finish would last 15 years</blockquote>
    I rang them about something else and took the opportunity to ask about how long before maintenance was required. I was told that provided the frames were cleaned and protected with the appropriate Sikkens products twice a year the paint should last for 10 to 15 years.
    • CommentAuthormitchino
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2009
     
    Twice a year! Are they serious?
    • CommentAuthorImogen
    • CommentTimeMay 22nd 2010
     
    Hi,

    We used Albo for our windows last year. We paid £10000 (8700 for windows and 1300 for installation) for 16 windows and 3 french doors. I am very happy with the windows and I thought the staff were v. helpful to a novice such as myself. Only problem was the installation which was not great because they only had 2 days to install everything which I don't think was enough time. It required approx £1000 of builders time to make good. Even with that, we we are very happy with the windows and the service. We accepted the installation problems because the product was such good value and I think we had to have the windows installed by Albo to qualify for the 5 year warranty.
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    Hi,
    I have asked Albo to quote for my windows and doors. My plans show 2 bifolds. Does anyone have any info on their bifolds or have any ideas if they leak? Thanks. Sorry Mitchino I do not want to hijack your thread,
    Gusty.
    • CommentAuthormitchino
    • CommentTimeMay 24th 2010
     
    No worries, hijack away! I don't know about the bi-folds, but our sliding doorset is just brilliant. It's a high quality product, I've had a few builders round since they were installed for other jobs, and they all want to know where I got the window, and all think the price is good. Imogen's price is amazing, our sliding door set cost £5000 on it's own (it is 5m wide though!).
    • CommentAuthorjwd
    • CommentTimeMay 26th 2010
     
    Does anyone have experience of their sliding sash windows? Having spoken to them on the phone they say that they dont manufacture them themselves but buy them in from some one else. They seem very similar to the vrogum or viking windows in that the top and bottom sash are forced together when closed for draft sealing.
    I will asking them for a quote shortly.
    JwD

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