uPVC.

The use of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride or uPVC results on window and door frames that are stronger, longer lasting and much more UV resistant. The uPVC frames do not rot and do not require painting and they are available in a wide variety of laminate colors and wood grains.

  • Low maintenance
  • Tough and durable
  • Thermal comfort
  • Acoustic insulation
  • Resistant to salt corrosion
  • High security
  • Recyclable
  • Energy efficient

The excellent insulating properties of uPVC windows make them an ideal high performance, long lasting alternative to timber or aluminum window frames. The low conductivity and tight seals make it an excellent choice in energy efficient buildings.

The energy efficient solution.

uPVC is the material most widely used for windows across Europe and the US where the focus on energy efficient buildings began around 30 years ago. PVC doesn’t conduct heat well therefore doesn’t transfer temperatures from inside to outside, or outside to inside. Next time you are near an aluminum framed window, put your hand on the frame and feel its temperature. Up to 70% of heat is gained or lost through standard 3mm window panes and even more is lost with heat transfer through metal frames, in summer, single glaze standard windows of an average home account for over 25% of total heat gain.

Keeping cool in summer:

Cooling a home in summer can use up to three times the energy required to heat it in winter. Installing double-glazed uPVC window frames can keep you cooler in summer by reducing solar heat gain from outside. They are proven performers in reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling, over their whole life cycle they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 48-61% compared with aluminum framed windows.