About uPVC

About uPVC by Skylight Windows

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What is uPVC?

When purchasing new or replacement doors and windows, it is important you make the right decision on style, frame and material. uPVC windows have become increasingly popular for homeowners thanks to its many benefits.

Specialty of uPVC

uPVC, which stands for Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride, is a low-maintenance building material used as a substitute for painted wood, mostly for window frames and sills when installing double glazing in new buildings, or to replace older single glazed windows. uPVC is lightweight, strong and low maintenance making it a popular choice for homeowners. It has many other uses beyond windows including fascia, and siding or weatherboarding. The same material has almost entirely replaced the use of cast iron for plumbing and drainage, being used for waste pipes, drain pipes, guttering and downpipes. These products are often referred to collectively in the home improvement industry as “Roofline“.

Low Cost

uPVC windows offer affordable, budget-friendly solutions, ensuring cost-effective choices for homeowners.

Maintenance-free

Enjoy the convenience of uPVC with its hassle-free, effortless, and low-maintenance care requirements.

Environmentally Friendly

uPVC is eco-friendly, sustainable, and safe, with recyclable, non-toxic materials used. No Phthalates or BPA.

High Durability and Longevity

uPVC guarantees long-lasting, robust performance, ensuring strength, reliability, and enduring durability over time.

Reason
for Choosing

Quality Products
Full Insurance
Lifetime Warranty
100% Satisfaction
Expert Installer
Affortable Price

Questions about uPVC

  • What is the lifespan of uPVC windows?
    uPVC is valued because of its longevity. It can serve you for between 40 and 80 years because this synthetic material is not prone to moisture damage and will not rust or rot. Mould and mildew do not grow on it as is often the case with wooden windows. That means they cannot damage it and reduce its longevity. The window frames do not suffer expansion problems like aluminium and do not warp, fade or crack even in very sunny places.
  • What should I look for when buying a uPVC window?
    If you are building a new home or replacing your windows, you should consider using uPVC. You can buy the best uPVC windows from LESSO, which is a certified company with operations worldwide. They offer premium products and customization options for clients who need them. Their uPVC windows are steel-reinforced, are weathering resistant, and come with NSF certified filter cartridges. LESSO uPVC windows are secure, durable and soundproof.
  • Why choose uPVC for your windows?
    What is good to know, is that uPVC is a cheaper alternative to expensive hardwood timber and aluminium. It is a popular material due to its durability and it being a cost-effective option. It can also be known as PVC and PVCU. The amazing strength, versatility and low maintenance comes from being manufactured using vinyl polymer which is bound to chlorine atoms so the window frames are not actually plastic and can work well with steel. This means that homeowners won’t have high ongoing costs.
  • Are uPVC windows energy efficient?
    Currently, all uPVC windows and doors must be energy rated to conform with the Building Regulations, and are available in choice of attractive colours and woodgrain timber effect finishes. If you’re looking for energy efficiency, uPVC is the perfect choice, as energy rated uPVC windows are extremely thermally efficient. They have a very low thermal conductivity as a result of the type of materials used in manufacturing. This stops heat escaping as easily as it can do with some other building materials.
  • What window styles are available in uPVC?
    Modern uPVC windows are available in a wide range of styles including casement windows, tilt and turn windows, heritage windows and bay & bow windows. All of our uPVC windows are available in a wide variety of colours including, white cream, grey and realistic timber finishes. Take a look at Hazlemere’s full uPVC window range here and get your free quote today.