The many benefits of installing upvc doors and windows

There are many benefits to upvc doors and windows not just the obvious ones of the life span and the wide range of designs available. UPVC which is an acronym for unplasticised poly vinyl chloride, it has revolutionised the building industry in a remarkably short space of time, with most homeowners opting for this rather than the traditional wooden doors and windows.

UPVC is a durable, hard wearing product that offers effective protection from the elements; it will last for decades, keeping the rain, wind and cold out. Recent improvements mean that the upvc will not discolour as some of the older product was to prone to. There are now also an increasing variety of colours options, styles and glazing options to choose from.

When choosing your new front or back door, there are many things to think of including; will the preferred style complement the style of your home, will it allow in enough light and the style and colour of door furniture. A low threshold allows for better access especially for disabled users.

One of the more well known benefits is the lack of maintenance required, no painting, varnishing etc. No problems with rotting meaning that the door will offer the same protection in terms of strength and security in 20 years as it does on the day it was installed.

Thinking about the environment, UK homes and businesses are reported to be responsible for half of the UK’s co2 emissions, with a large percentage of this amount escaping through badly fitting windows and doors. Fitting quality double glazed windows and doors will reduce your homes emissions, as they also provide better thermal efficiency than traditional wooden doors your heating bills will reduce too. Good quality doors are well insulated and the gap between the pains of glass helps to keep the cold air out and the heat in.

New regulations in 2010 mean that all doors sold have to meet certain requirements in terms of energy efficiency; this is measured in U values, the lower the value the higher the efficiency with a requirement in England that it is 1.8w/m2k or less.

Modern upvc doors are also very secure, they are generally fitted with multi point locking systems, the panels are reinforced making life very difficult for any potential intruders.