uPVC Windows & Doors - Frequent Asked Questions

UnPlasticized Polyvinyl chloride, uPVC for short, is a plastic. Plastics are synthetic materials consisting of organic molecule compounds which have been polymerized by chemical processes. uPVC stands for UnPlasticized polyvinyl chloride, a type of polyvinyl chloride utilized in the manufacture of uPVC doors and window frames.

The service life of uPVC windows is about 30 years. This is quite a long time, especially compared to other investments in this dimension: In the same period of time you may have to change your car several times, or renew the kitchen or bathroom. It is worth mentioning, even if we repeat ourselves, that during this time these windows hardly require any maintenance.

uPVC windows do not emit any gases and can be considered as absolutely harmless to human health. Due to this fact and thanks to the easy-to-clean and hygienic, non-porous surfaces of uPVC window frames, they are suitable even for installation in clinical environments.

Only little maintenance is required once the window is installed, mainly on the hardware parts. Furthermore, cleaning the uPVC window is no problem at all, as dust and dirt can easily be removed from the even, hygienic uPVC surface. The most important argument compared to wooden windows is that the uPVC surface does not need to be repainted. This saves work, time and money.

Double glazing is the glazing process in which a window is made with two panes of glass with a space between them. The panes are separated by vacuum or filled with gas to reduce the heat transfer.

Yes. A well-made window reduces noise by 45dB. The benefit of aluplast profile is that it comes with co-extruded gaskets. The gaskets welds along with the profile when the window is into fabrication.

Yes, uPVC is suitable for coastal areas if proper wind loading is considered and reinforcement are inserted in profile.

The material uPVC is classified as fire-resistant, which means that it is self-extinguishing and does not keep on burning once the igniting flame has been removed. aluplast uPVC doors and window systems are made with highly fire resistance polymers, that confirm to self-extinguishing and non-spontaneous ignition characteristics.

aluplast uPVC doors and window systems are made of polymers, which practically don’t absorb water. In addition to this feature, aluplast uPVC doors and window system are provided with drainage channels that prevent water accumulation.

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