Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is the third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. PVC was first discovered in 1827 and was first used in making golf balls and heels for shoes and is now the second most produced plastic in the world. Most plastics do burn but modern PVC does not since it has a flame-retardant chemical added when it’s being extruded. PVC is also a good material for window and door frames because scratches and light burns can be removed with light emery paper and oil. A course cleaning polish then gets the shine back. It is also ECO friendly: you won’t chop down a tree to make windows and doors or make a large hole in the ground to make an alloy frame. PVC is also usually designed to have natural light incorporation and thermal insulation which saves electricity from reduced usage of lights and air conditioning. Furthermore, due to its plastic nature, when combined with glass it cuts down to 80% of the external noise pollution. The rigid form of PVC is used in construction for pipe and in profile applications such as doors and windows. PVC is a common, strong but lightweight plastic used in construction.

If no plasticizers are added to the PVC, it is known as uPVC (un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride), also known as rigid PVC, is extensively used in the building industry as a low-maintenance material.

No not all uPVC are the same. Some are made from higher specification material for better quality and longer lasting performance and better color stability.

PVC is known as having strong resistance against chemicals, sunlight, and oxidation from water. PVC doors & windows are more cost-efficient, provide better insulation and are more durable when compared with wooden or aluminum windows or doors.

Double glazing also known as Insulated glazing (IG), double-pane, or increasingly triple glazing/panels double or triple glass windowpanes separated by a vacuum or gas filled space to reduce heat and sound transfer across the door or the window. The thickness of the glass is usually from 3 mm to 10 mm, thicker glass can be used in special applications. Laminated or tempered glass may also be used as part of the construction.

The benefits of double glazing are widely known as being: - Energy Efficiency - Reduced Heating Bills - Heat Retention - Noise Reduction - Increased Security - Reduced Condensation

PVC windows and doors frames are reinforced with galvanized steel. The actual shape is no more than an "L" or "U" section of thin steel and goes the full length of the profile; it stops several centimeters short so as not to interfere with the welding process and where there are mullion or transom joints, the reinforcement fitted is normally inserted as a full length. This is to provide strength and rigidity where frames are to be joined together and to provide a strong fixing ground.

Our UPVC Windows have multi chamber construction which acts like double or triple glazing through the frame. Heavy wall construction and composite steel reinforcing within the frames have been engineered to outperform similar products in the marketplace in both strength and wind resistance. Separate chambers also provide for a drainage system to keep the water out.

To keep them in perfect condition, simply wipe with a damp cloth and avoid abrasives. Although this product is considered to be maintenance free, regular cleaning will ensure that your windows will remain looking as good as the first day they were installed.

Wood and aluminum are the prominent materials used in window frames. PVC outperforms aluminum in relation to thermal efficiency and although wood has similar thermal qualities to UPVC, wood has high maintenance issues, requiring regular painting to stop them from deteriorating.