What are UPVC Double Glazed Windows?

WHAT ARE UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS?

Windows [our favourite topic of discussion] can take many forms, both in terms of the type of material used to make the frames and indeed the type of glass used to glaze them with. Out of the most common types of material – [UPVC, aluminium, wood, steel, composite] UPVC windows are by far the most popular type of window installed in the Midlands. Out of the most common types of glazing material [single, double, triple, quadruple!] – double glazing is by far the most popular choice.

UPVC actually stands for: Unplasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride. It has some excellent properties which lend themselves perfectly to window manufacture.

It will not rot [unlike timber windows]
It is resistant to all forms of weather – it retains its shape well in the type of climate we experience in the Birmingham
It is low maintenance
It is tough and can withstand impact
It is easy to work with – we can fusion weld UPVC frame sections together quickly with extremely strong corners that will last for decades

When it comes to home improvement – Double glazed windows are so popular because they provide multiple benefits which are hard to find with any other type of home improvement projects.

Investing in bespoke, properly manufactured and professionally installed double glazed UPVC windows for your west midland home will benefit you in these 4 most important ways:

Your home will be far warmer – reducing your heating bills and providing a much more comfortable environment.
Your home will be far quieter – as you will cut out much more external noise pollution
Your home will be far more attractive – UPVC windows account for a very large amount of your home’s external surface area. Upgrading your windows is an excellent way of giving a large portion of your home a substantial facelift!
Your home will be far more secure – properly manufactured UPVC windows will offer you far greater protection from intruder attack. Especially if you combine steel reinforced UPVC framework with upgraded Laminated glass solutions and multi-point locking systems.

If you have any questions or need any further information please call one of our team on 0121-451-3724 or pop into our showroom and speak to one of our Design Experts.