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So you may have heard of PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, a very common, pliable type of plastic found in everything from cable insulation to clothes. But have you met PVC’s rigid and durable counterpart, uPVC?

Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride is much harder than PVC, making it the perfect material for the construction industry. In fact, uPVC is a popular material for window and door frames. Want to know why property owners are raving about uPVC windows and doors? Read on to find out.

uPVC is a strong, stiff and durable plastic. It also provides a sturdy foundation for double glazed door and window units. The fact that it’s BPA-free also means that uPVC can be used in medical and dental equipment without the fear of contamination. uPVC is often used in dental retainers for its sturdy and non-toxic characteristics.

• Does not warp in hot temperatures
• BPA-free
• Recyclable
• Long-lasting & durable
• Resistant to chemical erosion
• Easy to maintain
• Affordable and easy to produce

So what’s all the hype about uPVC windows and uPVC doors? What makes it the ideal material for these frames? European homes have featured uPVC window and door frames for decades, realising this rigid plastic’s superior insulative qualities over metal. Here are just a few reasons why Indian homes can also benefit from the installation of uPVC windows and doors (and finally ditch the obsession with far inferior aluminium frames!).

uPVC door and window frames are incredibly resistant to wind, rain, rust, rot and chemical erosion. uPVC will not harbour moisture or breed mould. Neither will it warp, fade or peel in India’s hot summers! VEKA have designed and tested uPVC window profiles that can withstand the wind force of a hurricane! uPVC doors and windows add an impressive level of security to buildings of all types.

Low maintenance window sills are a huge advantage for homes, offices and commercial buildings. The fact that uPVC is impervious to annoying problems such as rust, rot and mould means that these window sills do not need to be cleaned often. Nor do they need to be coated with special substances to ward off bacterial growth or prevent chemical reactions from occurring, as with timber and aluminium profiles. All you need is a sponge and a bucket of warm, soapy water to remove dust and dirt!

uPVC window and door profiles have a life expectancy of around 25 years due to the stiffness and durability of this rigid plastic. VEKA'S uPVC window and door profiles are designed to retain their vibrancy of colour throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. VEKA uPVC is tested in harsh temperatures to ensure that fading does not occur due to solar radiation.

Lastly, and most importantly for many home and business owners, uPVC window frames dramatically increase the energy efficiency of your home. uPVC is a fantastic insulator, assisting your overall window unit to keep your building cool in summer and warm in winter. uPVC profiles, unlike aluminium frames, do not conduct heat, therefore preventing high temperatures from entering your home in the hotter months. This means that your air conditioner does not have to work as hard to keep your building cool. When uPVC window frames are combined with double glazing, you may find that you barely need to switch on your AC system at all! uPVC window frames can dramatically reduce your electricity bill each quarter, which is good for both your wallet and the environment!

Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent and has widespread practical, technological, and decorative usage in objects like, window panes, tableware, and optoelectronics. Glass has long been used for its transparency; it proves to be a very attractive and modern alternative to other building materials. The more glass is used, the more natural light enters the home. This makes the home even more pleasant and comfortable.

Choice of glass  for windows and doors matters a lot when security and privacy come in the picture. All of our windows come with a huge variety of glass options that includes

Clear glass: This glass is made with a very low iron content in order to minimise its sun reflection properties, therefore, lets as much light as possible through the glass.

Frosted glass: Frosted glass is produced by the sandblasting or acid etching of clear sheet glass. It has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering of light during transmission, thus blurring images while still transmitting light.

Tinted glass: Tinted glass has been treated with a film or coating to reduce the transmission of light through it. This choice of glass is widely used for commercial buildings and adapted to applications requiring solar control.

Reflective glass: This is a glass with low emissivity and good solar control. Reflective properties help eliminate interior reflection for a perfect look and more design flexibility.

Opaque glass: Opaque glass obstructs light completely, assuring not just privacy but also imparting good aesthetics.

Toughened glass: Toughened glass is made from annealed glass treated with a thermal tempering process.it is treated to be far more resistant to breakage than simple annealed glass and to break in a more predictable way when it does break, thus providing a major safety advantage in almost all of its applications.