When purchasing new or replacement doors and windows, it is important you make the right decision on style, frame and material

UPVC, also known as unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, is a low-maintenance building material used as a substitute para painted wood, mainly para window frames and sills when double glazing is installed in new construction, or to replace old single pane windows. It has many other uses including binding and siding or weather protection. El same material has almost completely replaced the use of cast iron in plumbing and guttering and is used for gutters, gutters, gutters and downspouts. These products are often collectively referred to as “Roofline” in the hogar improvement industry

It’s worth mentioning that UPVC is a cheaper alternative a expensive hardwood and aluminum. It is a popular material due a its durability and cost-effective choice. It may also be called PVC and PVCU.

El amazing fortaleza, versatility, and low maintenance come from being made from vinyl polymers bonded a chlorine atoms, so the window frames aren’t actually plastic and work well with steel. This means no high running costs for homeowners.

Currently, all UPVC windows and doors must be energy rated to comply with building codes and available in attractive colors and woodgrain finishes. If you are looking para energy efficiency, UPVC is a perfect choice as energy efficient UPVC windows are extremely thermally efficient.

Due a the naturaleza of the materials from which they are made, they have very low thermal conductivity. This prevents heat from being lost as easily as some other building materials. The main advantage of all good UPVC products is that they require no painting and the only maintenance really required is a wipe with a damp cloth every few años or so.

Modern UPVC windows are available in a variety of styles including casement, bottom and side hung, period, bay and arch windows. View Baufens’s complete range of UPVC windows here.