To the casual observer, PVC windows are like almost any other windows. They come in a variety of traditional and modern window styles, can be easily painted and provide the same benefits as other windows. But PVC is better than most other materials in two key areas:

• The rigid and dense nature of PVC makes it the ideal material for a close fit that doesn’t allow the weather in when it’s not wanted.
• PVC requires little more than a damp cloth to clean it, thereby minimising maintenance and painting and eliminating completely rotting and splitting.
• They are largely impervious to ultraviolet and mould, so are ideal in hot and even humid climate conditions.
• When combined with double-glazing PVC windows lock out most unwanted noise along with the weather, yet can still be used to enjoy a summer breeze.
• The fire retardant qualities of PVC makes then more attractive in areas prone to fire than wood or even aluminium.

The styles available really do give the home renovator or new home builder some exceptional options. Here are just some of the more popular opening window styles available in PVC:

• Bi fold windows
• French windows
• Casement windows
• Louvre windows
• Sliding windows
• Double hung windows
• Sash windows

All fixed style windows lend themselves well to the PVC revolution as well, so don’t feel limited, explore all the options.

When it comes to the choosing and supply of PVC windows and doors for your new home or if you are renovating and want to improve the energy efficiency of your home, there’s no better place to go than to your door and window specialist store. They can show you the options available, especially with the latest wood-grain finish, the aluminium look and of course plain white among others.

Once you are ready to build or install your PVC windows you can safely look to your local builder or tradesperson to install it for you. It takes skill and experience to really weatherproof a window properly and while the nature of PVC is that it is an excellent

 

insulator, all that advantage would be lost if there are errors in the installation. For this reason it is best left to the experts.More

Reasons to Turn to PVC Windows

As the manufacturing process improves, the types of finishes applied to PVC windows and doors are improving all the time.