It is important to make the right decision on style, frame, and material when purchasing new or replacement doors and windows.
Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride, or UPVC, is a low-maintenance building material that is commonly used as a substitute for painted wood in window frames and sills when installing double glazing in new structures or replacing older single-glazed windows. Other applications include fascia, siding, and weatherboarding. Waste pipes, drain pipes, guttering, and downpipes are all made of the same material, which has nearly completely replaced cast iron in plumbing and drainage. In the home improvement market, these products are commonly referred to as “Roofline.”
What’s more, UPVC is a less expensive alternative to expensive hardwood lumber and aluminium. It’s a popular material because of its durability and cost-effectiveness. PVC and PVCU are two other names for it.
The incredible strength, versatility, and low maintenance are due to the fact that the window frames are made of vinyl polymer, which is bonded to chlorine atoms. As a result, the window frames are not technically plastic and may be used with steel. This means that homeowners won’t have to pay a lot of money in the long run.
To comply with Building Regulations, all UPVC windows and doors must be energy certified and come in a variety of appealing colours and woodgrain timber impression treatments.
If you want to save money on energy, UPVC windows are the way to go. Energy-rated UPVC windows are incredibly energy efficient. Because of the materials used in production, they have an extremely poor thermal conductivity. This prevents heat from escaping as easily as it might with other types of construction materials.
The fundamental benefit of all high-quality UPVC items is that they never need to be painted, and the only care they require is a wash down with a damp cloth every few years or so.
The Reasons for Their Popularity
uPVC windows and doors are all about high quality at an affordable price! They’re uncommon architectural components that provide long-term durability, energy efficiency, high-quality insulation, and, best of all, low-maintenance requirements.
This is why many interior designers and architects are converting to uPVC fenestration solutions, especially for modern styles that emphasise form and utility. Their modern aesthetics suit their clean, minimalistic, yet sophisticated style.
- Aesthetically Pleasing
- Durable
- Termite-Free
- Low Maintenance
- For the Price-to-Quality Ratio
- Eco-Friendly
- Great Insulation
- Corrosion-Proof
- Enhanced Security
- Proper Drainage System
- Resilient to All Weather Conditions
- High Energy-Efficiency
- Fire Retardant
- Keeps Your Home Free from Urban Air Pollution
The top features of uPVC as a material
- Does not warp in hot temperatures
- BPA-free
- Recyclable
- Long-lasting & durable
- Resistant to chemical erosion
- Easy to maintain
- Affordable and easy to produce
Why do homeowners prefer uPVC door and window frames?
So, what’s the big deal with uPVC windows and doors? What makes it such a good choice for these frames? For decades, European homes have used uPVC window and door frames because of the stiff plastic’s superior insulative properties over metal. Here are just a few reasons why uPVC windows and doors can benefit Australian homes (and finally put an end to the fixation with significantly inferior aluminium frames!).
WEATHER-RESISTANT
Wind, rain, rust, rot, and chemical erosion are all resistant to uPVC door and window frames. uPVC does not retain moisture and does not support the growth of mould. In Australia’s scorching summers, it will not warp, discolour, or peel! Rehau has developed and tested uPVC window profiles that can resist hurricane winds! uPVC doors and windows provide a high level of security to all types of structures.
EASY TO CARE FOR
For homes, workplaces, and commercial buildings, low-maintenance window sills are a big benefit. Because uPVC is resistant to rust, rot, and mould, these window sills don’t need to be cleaned as frequently as other materials. They also don’t need to be coated with special compounds to avoid bacterial development or chemical reactions, like wood and aluminium profiles do. To eliminate dust and filth, all you need is a sponge and a pail of warm, soapy water.
LONG-LASTING
Because of the rigidity and durability of this hard plastic, uPVC window and door profiles have a life expectancy of roughly 25 years. The colour brilliance of Rehau’s uPVC window and door profiles is designed to last throughout the product’s lifecycle. Rehau uPVC is subjected to rigorous testing in extreme temperatures to ensure that it does not fade due to solar radiation.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Finally, and perhaps most critically for many homeowners and business owners, uPVC window frames significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency. uPVC is an excellent insulator, helping to keep your building cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Unlike aluminium frames, uPVC profiles do not conduct heat, preventing high temperatures from entering your home during the summer. As a result, your air conditioner will have to work less to keep your building cool. When you combine uPVC window frames with double glazing, you may find that you don’t even need to turn on your air conditioner!
