Why Should You Choose UPVC For Replacement Doors And Windows?

We don’t envy anyone who comes to Planet to buy replacement windows and doors for their home as there are so many styles and colours available. They also need to choose a window and door material. UPVC makes for a great choice.

Standing for unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, the introduction of UPVC in the 1980s saw it overtake aluminium as UK householder’s preferred window and door material and it still manages to attract a generous share of the market.

Virtually all window and door suppliers provide UPVC as an option and we’re no different at Planet due the various qualities it continues to provide to the modern-day homeowner.

Maintenance-free

The fast-paced nature of contemporary life affords us very little time to maintain our windows and doors. No-one wants to have to do it in any case.

The beauty of UPVC is that it can look after itself as it is completely weather-resistant. Your chosen finish won’t fade, nor will you have to restore the window frame. Your only task will be to wipe the frame every few months with a wet cloth to remove any dirt and grime.

Energy efficiency

Living spaces often feel cold and draughty in winter because the windows are incapable of keeping out the weather and have poor insulating qualities.

UPVC is renowned for being an effective insulator and will keep cold conditions outside where they belong. Our UPVC windows and doors are A+ energy rated as standard, so the thermal efficiency they provide is exceptionally high and will help to bring down the cost of energy bills.

Secure

Knock on a UPVC crafted window and door and you will find it to be extremely hard and inflexible. Forcing one open when it’s locked should be very difficult to achieve.

However, this will only be the case if it comes with a fully secure lock. A cheap euro lock barrel will deem the product worthless and can easily be picked by an accomplished thief. It needs a multipoint locking system which bolts the door into the frame and locks at multiple points.

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There will be some who consider UPVC to be less aesthetically-pleasing than building materials such as aluminium as it does look a little ‘plasticky’ in comparison. But there are more colour options for UPVC products nowadays than ever before which helps to enhance their look.

Chartwell Green for instance adds a very classy feel to a UPVC solution and you can also get woodgrain effects that make UPVC look almost identical to timber.

Planet puts its faith in UPVC

We know that UPVC is exceptionally reliable, as are we! When purchasing new windows and doors via Planet you are promised fantastic finance options, expert customer service and brilliant aftercare. To speak to us over the phone about UPVC, request a callback.