Do you doubt between installing PVC or aluminium windows? The enclosures are elements of great importance in the home, in addition to allowing the entry of natural sunlight, they also offer protection against outside temperatures (cold or heat), insulate against noise, protect the house against the entry of intruders and decorate the spaces. Therefore, it is essential to study the best options in a new work or reform, and, commonly, doubts arise when choosing between the different ranges of materials for a window: PVC, aluminium, wood and getting qualified person to handle the replacement windows and doors installation in cambridge.
Advantages Of PVC Windows
In addition to offering better thermal insulation, PVC windows have other significant advantages over aluminium windows such as:
Energy Efficiency: The most efficient energy is the one we don’t make use of. A well-insulated house translates into less energy loss from the facade, more comfort in the home and a significant reduction in energy consumption and the cost of air conditioning. With this, we also contribute to the care of the environment.
Durability: PVC and aluminium windows have a similar lifespan – approximately 50 years under the same maintenance circumstances. However, in the coastal areas, aluminium windows are more affected by the saline environment, which favours the appearance of corrosion. PVC profiles are not affected by saline environments, and their presence and performance remain unchanged in homes on the seafront.
Soundproofing: In addition to insulating outside temperatures (cold and hot), a quality PVC window system combined with high-performance glass guarantees the highest levels of sound insulation. That means that the annoying noise of the environment is out.
Security: The PVC profiles can incorporate different degrees of anti-theft protection up to 10 times greater than other unprotected windows to protect the home against intruders.
Design And Colours: Although the colour usually associated with PVC frames has been white, this does not have to be that way. Currently, we have endless possibilities, not only in colours but also in different designs (monochrome, bicolour or foliated), finishes (smooth, granulated, metallic), etc.
