Usage of UPVC in Budget Houses
Posted on: 04/Jul/2014 4:22:41 PM
For those planning to build a low-budget houses, the cost of the timber or wood alone is likely to be on the high side. There is an alternative for wood. This is known as UPVC (Unplasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride).
In most countries the doors and the windows in house construction are made of UPVC or PVC. This trend has recently picked up in India as well. Initially UPVC windows were used in India. Currently, even the doors used in the house are made of UPVC.
The cost of UPVC is slightly higher compared to PVC. However, the quality being better, UPVC has become more popular.
UPVC windows fitted in a house give a ‘foreign house’ look! Various UPVC window models are available such as sliding & tilting.
Normal PVC windows are likely to expend and tend to melt during the high heat in summer. However, UPVC can withstand all types of severe weather conditions.
The doors made of wood, aluminium or steel require regular maintenance. They require attention especially during rainy seasons. On the other hand, the maintenance cost of UPVC windows is minimal.
As the UPVC windows are shaped and designed to withstand even stormy rains and would not allow the rain water to enter, there are no chances for any problems.
Currently, the market offers 50 year guarantee period for for UPVC windows!
Leading manufacturers of UPVC windows adopt the latest technology like double closing to prevent external noises. Another major advantage is the choice of a variety of colours. This can be useful to match with the exterior ^ interior paint shades.
The most important aspect of UPVC windows and doors is that they are relatively very cheap when compared with wooden windows. Maintenance is also easy.
Hence, the architects and construction experts observe that UPVC windows and doors are extremely useful.
