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uPVC windows are very popular for many reasons. In countries such as the UK and the USA uPVC windows or vinyl siding is the construction industry preferred choice of window frame material. This article will look at some of the benefits of uPVC windows.

uPVC or unplasticized polyvinyl chloride is a strong but lightweight material which is easy to install and ideal as a window frame material to hold double glazing. Unlike timber frame windows, uPVC window frames aren’t affected by bad or extreme weather. Whereas timber frames swell in wet and humid weather and shrink and crack in hot and dry weather. Every year it is necessary to use wood putty to repair damaged wooden frame windows and then paint to cover the putty. In contrast, uPVC doesn’t shrink or swell or deteriorate with bad weather. It is usual for uPVC windows to last 25 years or longer with minimal maintenance.

Another major benefit of installing uPVC windows is that they save you money in heating costs. uPVC or vinyl has a high thermal resistance which means that it keeps heat in a room. If you combine uPVC window frames with double or triple glazing the saving can be significant, as much as $200 a year. While on the topic of money, it is also the case that houses with uPVC windows and double glazing are easier to sell than houses without uPVC and double glazing windows.

uPVC also has a security benefit. Because they don’t move they hold the window panes tightly in place. Not only is it difficult to break double glazing but also an uPVC frame provides no cracks for a burglar to wedge a crow bar and force a window open. Timber frame windows are often very easy for house breakers to force open. In contrast, an uPVC window with a multi-point locking system is an off-putting challenge for any would be burglar. Nowadays all uPVC windows come with multi-point locking systems as standard.

The last benefit of uPVC windows is that they come in all types – sash windows, bay windows, French windows and stable doors. They also come in a wide variety of colors and designs so that uPVC can be made to fit into any architectural style.

Thus, there are several benefits to buying and installing uPVC windows not the least of which is that they will save you money in the long run and make your home more secure and easier to sell.