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
- Astraseal Ltd - Astraseal House, Paterson Road, Finedon Road Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4EX, 01933 270 552
- CR Smith - Gardeners Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0RN, 0800 200 444
- WeatherBreak Windows Ltd - Unit 27, Scott Road Industrial Estate, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3BF, 01582 585500
- Qualplas - Clock Face Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LA, 01744 812333 / 01744734800
- Grosvenor Windows Ltd - Lodge Bank Estate, Crown Lane, Horwich, Lancashire, BL6 5HY, 01204 664488
- Sign Windows Ltd - 341 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UF, 0116 2831010
- Crystal Direct - Lacerta Court, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1FD, 01462 489900
- Amazon Windows - 246 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4BX, 01252 629955
- Bowman Windows - 50a Newry Street, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3HA, 028 4066 2000
- Focus Windows Ltd - Unit 1, The Tech Centre, London Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AN, 01322 614551
- MapleCraft Windows & Glazing Repair Company - Unit 51, Rowfant Business Centre, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4NQ, 01342 719400
- West Yorkshire Windows - Unit 8, Wakefield Business Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AZ, 0800 026 4455