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.
Ambleside
Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Historically in Westmorland, it is situated at the head of Windermere, England's biggest natural lake. The community is within the Lake District National Park. Ambleside is provided by South Lakeland District Council as well as kinds part of the Lakes civil parish but from 1894 to 1935 it was a separate metropolitan district council. Ferries (still known as "cleaners", although now diesel powered) go to Bowness-on-Windermere and Shore using great views of the lake and also bordering mountains. Ambleside is a base for hiking, alpinism as well as mountain cycling. It has a number of resorts, guest houses, bars and also restaurants as well as shops. Particularly, there are a variety of stores marketing tools for walkers and also climbers in the town. Ambleside is a prominent starting point for the Fairfield horseshoe, a hillwalking ridge walk. Ambleside is also residence to the head office of Brathay Exploration Group, a youth charity based just beyond Clappersgate when driving to Hawkshead. The album CSI: Ambleside, by Birkenhead-based band Half Guy Fifty percent Biscuit, is named after the community.