uPVC

uPVC is the most common alternative material to timber windows that we use in our business. The practicality and versatility of this material makes it a popular choice for our customers.

It is important to point out that every door or window we install is made to measure specifically for your home. We don't buy in windows and doors made to standard sizes. This ensures a good fit and finish for your replacement windows or doors and allows you to change the size of an existing window if you wish.

If you have any particular needs with regards to using a handle or locking system (for example you need a longer lever on a handle to make it easier to open), please let us know and we can discuss the best way to make adaptations.

Benefits

uPVC has many benefits over timber windows that make it a modern and desirable alternative.

Security - strong multi-point locking mechanisms that make your home more secure and give more peace of mind to the eldery and vunerable

Low maintenance - no more painting windows every 2-3 years! This significantly reduces costs or the time and effort involved in painting timber windows

Energy efficiency - reduction in the amount of heat lost through drafty windows keeps heat in and reduces heating costs

Durability - unlike timber, uPVC is weather resistant and does not rot

Safety - building regulations state that newly installed windows have to have adequate fire escapes to ensure the safety of your family in the event of a fire

Noise reduction - this is especially important if you live close to a road or in a noisy area

Easy to keep clean - just use warm soapy water

Styles

Most of our customers choose a style of window which matches the style of their building and may be similar to the style of the existing windows or doors. We can help you choose a style that will be sympathetic to the age of your building and we understand the importance of this in an area where there are many older buildings. Georgian bars can be fitted in lead (which looks very authentic) to give the windows or doors a more traditional look. The advantage of this in double glazed units is that security is not comprimised unlike timber frames which may use seperate panes of glass.

We are happy to advise you on which styles would look best and how we can meet your needs. However, we need to ensure that the style of window ensures an adequate fire escape to comply to building regulations.

You might be surprised by what is possible these days, for example the heritage style vertical sliding window system looks amazingly like original sash windows.

Colours

You also have a choice of different colours and effects for your uPVC windows or doors. Popular choices include white, elegant mahogany and new golden oak wood effects. If you choose a wood effect you can still have white uPVC on the inside if you would prefer.

Quality

We only use high quality products that are British Standard approved. Locking, security systems and the quality of materials can be very variable and we choose to use suppliers that provide high quality. We are also concerned that the products we use meet fire safety standards and also ensure child safety.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss the quality of our products further or if you would like to see examples.