Many homes now have some form of double glazing in their home whether it is the windows
, doors or a conservatory if you have the luxury of having one. Sine double glazed windows were introduced many homes have now switched citing the benefits such as being more energy efficient and noise cancelling.
But even with double glazing a lot of people have still had problems or hassles when it comes to their homes windows as wooden frames can rot or degrade over time which can break the seal in double glazed windows that negates their heat saving properties that people have bought them for. Not to mention that wooden frames will require regular treatment and maintenance to ensure that they are protected the whole year round and are going to last you a long time.
There are many people who have heard of newer window frames made from a material called polyvinyl chloride or uPVC. This material is much more flexible and shapeable than wood or aluminium and possesses many features that make it the perfect choice when trying to keep the heat in your home and make sure your windows are going to last a long time.
Most uPVC window fitters will offer a lifetime guarantee as the lifespan of uPVC is greater than wood with the material expected to last forever, even if the seal or parts develop any faults it is reassuring to know that the fitters will come out to repair them and ensure that they last you many more years to come.
The uPVC frames you may have seen on UK households are often white in colour which can be an attractive feature to your home with the colour complimenting many homes. Some homes however may not suit the bright white of natural uPVC and doing so could compromise the character and overall appearance of your home, some older properties may even have restrictions on the type of improvements that you can make to your home but there are alternatives such as wood effect coatings that can help to give you all the benefits of a modern window but also making sure to maintain the appearance of your home with many different wood styles available to choose from.
Many modern frames can even have the diamond leading that can keep the character of your home whilst also keeping the heat inside your home and the cold outside.