Windows:
The 1990s 

An understanding of the times:
In early 1990s, for the last few years of decade nothing much changed in terms of house and building. People with 'negative equity' got the relief as interest rates dropped and property prices rose, the economy recovered from the recession, and a feel- good factor was pretty much in place, as was more real disposable income. 1980s-1990s between this decade stylish new property estates seemed to be springing up on any and every bare patch around and the properties were getting bigger and more prestigious looking.

'Kerb appeal' is popularly known for property developers and estate agents which describes the attractiveness of a property to a potential buyer when seen from outside and, as first impressions count, things like a little fancy brickwork, which dosen't cost a lot more than plain, helps no end. Unfortunately, cheap and nasty softwood windows, very often stained up to give the impression of expensive-looking hardwood windows are used extensively in the industry to enhance the kerb appeal, when in reality the proud new owner will all too often find these a major disappointment within just a handful of years.

Jump to other house-building eras of this century
Late 1800s - the 2 up, 2 down
Edwardian/Victorian – pre-First World War
Late 1920s/late 1930s – pre-Second World War
Post-war - 1940s through 1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s