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 - Canal House, Catherine Wheel Rd, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 8BD, 0208 569 8222
- Express Bi-folding Doors Ltd - Unit 23, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 0BL, 0800 121 4809
- 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
- UK NewBuild - Severn Drive, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8SF, 01684 85 2668
- The Sekura Group - 12 Walton Road, Pattinson Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8QA, 0191 419 5600
- Trent Valley Windows & Door Co Ltd - Glazing House, Glaisdale Drive East, Billborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4JW, 0115 942 5050
- MapleCraft Windows & Glazing Repair Company - Unit 51, Rowfant Business Centre, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4NQ, 01342 719400
- Profix Windows and Doors - 1 Hints Road, Hopwas, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3AB, 01827 63351
- Grosvenor Windows Ltd - Lodge Bank Estate, Crown Lane, Horwich, Lancashire, BL6 5HY, 01204 664488
- Bowman Windows - 50a Newry Street, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3HA, 028 4066 2000
- WeatherBreak Windows Ltd - Unit 27, Scott Road Industrial Estate, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3BF, 01582 585500