What is UPVC Windows and Doors?
UPVC Windows and Doors : UPVC, also known as Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride, is a low-maintenance building material used as a substitute for painted wood, mostly for window frames and sills when installing double glazing in new buildings, or to replace older single glazed windows. It has many other uses including fascia, and siding or weatherboarding. The same material has almost entirely replaced the use of cast iron for plumbing and drainage, being used for waste pipes, drain pipes, guttering and downpipes. These products are often referred to collectively in the home improvement industry as “Roofline“.
What is good to know, is that UPVC is a cheaper alternative to expensive hardwood timber and aluminium. It is a popular material due to its durability and it being a cost-effective option. It can also be known as PVC and PVCU.
The amazing strength, versatility and low maintenance comes from being manufactured using vinyl polymer which is bound to chlorine atoms so the window frames are not actually plastic and can work well with steel. This means that homeowners won’t have high ongoing costs.
Currently, all UPVC Windows and Doors must be energy rated to conform with the Building Regulations, and are available in choice of attractive colours and woodgrain timber effect finishes.
If you’re looking for energy efficiency, UPVC is the perfect choice, as energy rated UPVC windows are extremely thermally efficient. They have a very low thermal conductivity as a result of the type of materials used in manufacturing. This stops heat escaping as easily as it can do with some other building materials.
The main advantage of all high quality UPVC products is that they never need painting, plus the only maintenance they really tend to need is a wipe down with a damp cloth once every couple of years or so.
UPVC Windows and Doors are the face of your house; their design reflects your personality and delivers your style to the outside world. Not only do they brighten your day and allow in light, they cater to your well being by protecting you from undesirable weather and undesirable intruders. User friendliness should never be compromised so our innovative hardware technology provides your family the key to security and modern living.
UPVC Windows and Doors systems are at the forefront of the Indian fenestration market. Largely the credit goes to continuous innovation in product design and 50 years of plastic processing know how and manufacturing. Engineered with precision and masterpieces of art.
Different Types of uPVC Windows
UPVC Windows for different needs
Finding the perfect windows for your home isn’t as easy as it seems. There are so many different options available today that it can be pretty overwhelming to try to pick out the right one for your needs. Windows can be square, rectangular, octagonal and even triangular and that’s just the shape. Some windows open to the side, and some slide up. Each of these diverse types of windows offer something special to a home, and only a homeowner that understands their options can make an informed decision to choose the right windows.
Specialty Windows
TwinSash windows are the best windows to install if you are staying in the middle of the city or on higher altitudes in India as these are thermal and noise resistant windows these are customized to Indian weather conditions and they come with inbuilt security grill for additional safety which is impossible to break through. These Windows also come in 6 wooden lamination shades to complement your interiors.
Bay or Bow Windows
When you want a window that projects out of your home to add a bit of additional floor space you want either bay or bow windows. Each of these windows comes out of the exterior wall and creates a small shelf in the home. The larger the window is the larger the shelf is.
These windows serve as a nice architectural accent. Bay windows are usually a better fit for modern homes and bow windows better for older Victorian style homes. Bay windows rely on flat windows set into an angled frame that’s built out of the house. In fact a professional can construct a custom bay window using standard double or single hung windows in a row. Bow windows on the other hand rely on custom curved windows that come together to create a circular outcropping in the home.
Skylight Windows
If you’re interested in adding some light in the center of a home with limited options for exterior walls, a skylight is an excellent option. It’s essentially a window for your roof and it installs similarly to a roof vent. Some skylights open and close to allow ventilation, but most remain closed and simply serve the main purpose of bringing additional light into a home, but they also provide a nice way to look up at the stars, and can serve as attic ventilation in an attic-renovated bathroom.
Skylights must be installed by a professional and they are one of the more expensive window types available, but when you want light from your roof coming in, they are really one of your only options.
Garden Windows
Garden windows are essentially mini bay windows that are meant for plants. They’re like little tiny greenhouses that you add to the side of your home making them incredibly accessible. These windows will hold many different plants, and many will even accommodate shelves so that you can add in several plants per window. Since plants need sunlight to grow, it’s only natural to create a plant growing space in your home out of an advanced window setup like a garden window.
Casement Windows
Both casement windows and awning windows are built with a hinge in their construction. Instead of sliding open like double or single hung windows, they swing out to the side or up to open. This allows the window to be constructed of solid glass and offers a less obstructed view overall.
Casement windows are known for being particularly effective at ventilating a space, and awning windows are ideal for climates with a lot of rain, thanks to the way the window creates a water-resistant awning when opened up.