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Facts about UPVC Windows and Doors - also known as Double Glazing
By Conservatory, Window & Door Outlet
Dated: Oct 11, 2009
Read the real facts about UPVC Windows - including service life of UPVC, Environmental Issues,
Recycling, Landfill plus much more...
Durability of UPVC
UPVC windows are tough, durable and a long life material which the Building Research Establishment
(BRE) has given a service life of at least 35 years.
UPVC windows and doors are low maintenance so they do not need to be painted and maintained over
their lifetime like windows made from alternative materials. This reduces the requirement for working at
height.
With advanced design and styling, including a wide range of natural colours and textures, UPVC
windows and doors can be specified to perfectly complement every housing type from traditional to
modern.
Over 80% of home owners and tenants prefer UPVC to any other option.
UPVC windows are also readily repaired, in the event of damage or the unlikely event of hard-ware
failure.

UPVC is Safe & Secure
UPVC complies with all the latest health & safety and security requirements including, when specified,
compliance with Secured by Design, the UK Police initiative supporting the principles of 'designing out
crime' by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications.
The UPVC industry leads the way when it comes to continuous improvement of security, health and
safety measures integrated into its windows and doors and advanced locking mechanisms meaning high
levels of safety and security.

UPVC is Environmentally Sound
UPVC manufacturing processes go beyond the strictest UK and EU legislation through a Voluntary
Commitment by the PVC industry to sustainability.
UPVC windows and doors are low maintenance through out their service life compared to alternatives.
This avoids the ongoing environmental damage associated with the cleaning chemicals, solvents and paints
needed to protect and maintain windows and doors made from other materials.
Good environmental life cycle performance.

Versatility of UPVC
UPVC is an inherently tough material yet it can be processed to accommodate virtually any design
requirement allowing aesthetic integration with all building styles and locations.
A virtually limitless choice of designs and the ability to tailor the UPVC installation to specifier and
architects needs mean UPVC also offers great versatility in all types of housing project.
Advanced locking mechanisms mean high levels of safety and security, whilst a range of tilt and turn
options bring the benefit of fresh air ventilation whilst acting as a robust deterrent to opportunist theft.

Economical & Energy Efficient of UPVC Windows
UPVC windows and doors provide exceptional cost effectiveness.
The Northern Consortium of Housing Authorities in the UK carries out regular surveys of the cost of
window systems and this shows UPVCs continuing economic benefit both in capital and maintenance
costs typically around 30% compared with softwood alternatives.
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In addition to minimal installed costs, their low maintenance attributes mean UPVC windows and doors
avoid the need for costly cleaning chemicals, varnishes and paints.
The British Fenestration Rating Council www.bfrc.org rate windows of different materials on their
energy efficiency and is recognised within the industry as a key marker on energy efficiency
Continuous development has led to considerable improvements in thermal efficiency with significant
savings on home heating costs, reductions in energy loss and a commitment to sustainability.

UPVC is Sustainable
PVC is the worlds most researched polymer with numerous life cycle analyses conducted in the UK and
the EU indicating the material is as sustainable as any other option.
The major ingredient of PVC is common salt an abundant natural resource. UPVC window products are
fully recyclable at the end of their life.

UPVC is Recyclable
UPVC windows are being recycled at the end of their service life in to other useful products.
The industry has developed highly successful recycling systems for PVC, including construction
materials and has targets to recycle increasing quantities of PVC every year across Europe
In the UK the Recovinyl Scheme has developed an infrastructure of 130 collectors and 30 recyclers of
PVC construction materials to recycle products at the end of their service lives.
A study by the Government funded Waste and Resource Allocation Programme (WRAP) suggests that
some alternative materials are practically impossible to recycle efficiently, due to the paints, solvents and
putties used to install and protect them during their service lives.
In 2007, the UK recycled 42,162 tonnes of post-consumer PVC, which includes windows and doors and
also flexible products such as flooring and cable.
PVC flooring are easily recyclable and if your want to find your nearest recycler please visit
www.recovinyl.com

Advantages of UPVC windows
UPVC windows are available in many colours, depending on the manufacturer, with many offering a
variety of colours, from white to green and also offering wood-effect models.y energy efficient.
In the fifty years since PVC was first introduced for windows and doors, the material has benefited from
continuous improvements in manufacturing as well as advanced engineering and profile design.
The BRE "Green Guide To Specification", updated in 2008, UPVC windows have been awarded an 'A'
rating for domestic windows and an 'A+' rating for commercial windows, proving the environmental
credentials of PVC windows. www.thegreenguide.org.uk

For more information about UPVC Windows also known as Double Glazing Windows, Replacement
Windows & Doors visit: http://

www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk or find out more on UPVC at http://

www.pvcaware.org. The PVCaware.org campaign is an initiative from the British Plastics Federations
Windows Group to promote awareness of the versatility of uPVC as a material and also of PVC-U
windows.
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Conservatory Outlet network specialise in the manufacture and installation of the latest energy saving
Conservatories, Orangeries, Double Glazing Replacement Windows and Doors - supplying a network of
home improvement companies throughout the UK
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