Types and Benefits
What a breakthrough it was when uPVC windows came along, offering relief from the chore of having to repeatedly re-paint or stain timber frames.
The durability and remarkably low maintenance requirements of uPVC are prime reasons for its surge in popularity. It is unaffected by weather, will never rot, flake or rust and just needs a wipe with a cloth. The material is tough and resilient and many companies offer 10-year guarantees. The robustness of uPVC also makes windows very secure and this is a useful burglar deterrent.
Another major advantage is the excellent insulation properties. With soaring energy prices and increasing levels of traffic, a product that is able to keep heat in and noise out scores highly with owners of commercial and domestic properties. Double or triple glazing will further boost the energy rating of windows constructed from uPVC.
Pricing of uPVC windows is attractive, but care needs to be taken to check a company’s credentials. Inferior quality uPVC can lead to distortion and discolouration.
Where to buy upvc windows
- Marvin Architectural Ltd - Unit 1, Provident Industrial Estate, Pump Lane, Hayes, Greater London, UB3 3NE, 0208 569 8222
- CR Smith - Gardeners Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0RN, 0800 200 444
- Astraseal Ltd - Astraseal House, Paterson Road, Finedon Road Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4EX, 01933 270 552
- The Sekura Group - 12 Walton Road, Pattinson Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8QA, 0191 419 5600
- Super Seal Window Systems Ltd - Unit 3, Moyola Industrial Estate, Castledawson, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 8HN, 02879 469606
- Admiral Windows Ltd - Sovereign House, 133 Starkey Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4JH, 0800 7311969
- Grosvenor Windows Ltd - Lodge Bank Estate, Crown Lane, Horwich, Lancashire, BL6 5HY, 01204 664488
- UK NewBuild - Severn Drive, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8SF, 01684 85 2668
- Spire Window Systems Ltd - Tattershall Way, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0YZ, 01507 607 291
- Crystal Direct - Lacerta Court, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1FD, 01462 489900
- Focus Windows Ltd - Unit 1, The Tech Centre, London Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AN, 01322 614551
- Trent Valley Windows & Door Co Ltd - Glazing House, Glaisdale Drive East, Billborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4JW, 0115 942 5050