| When people visit your home UPVC windows can | | | | another important advantage as well. You |
| make a good first impression. There are | | | | won't have to spend as much time on |
| several features available with these windows | | | | maintenance with PVC. With wood, sanding and |
| and you can choose from sash windows or | | | | painting is standard every couple of years. |
| casement windows. PVC is a good material | | | | With PVC the same renewal can be achieved |
| choice. Here are some of the reasons why. | | | | with soap and water, leaving the material |
| | | | looking good for years. |
| In North America, they call it vinyl, but on | | | | |
| this side of the pond it's known as PVC. This | | | | One of the choices you will face when |
| is a durable material which is very strong | | | | deciding on new windows for your home is the |
| and many people now prefer it for modern | | | | type of window you should select. These are |
| doors and windows. Indeed most people include | | | | likely to be either sash or casement. Sash |
| UPVC windows in a modernisation package which | | | | windows are the windows that slide up and |
| includes doors and a conservatory as well. | | | | down and may have a locking mechanism at the |
| | | | top of the sash. Some sash windows are |
| There are several reasons to install windows | | | | single, sliding one way only, while others |
| of PVC when considering home improvement | | | | are double, with both top and bottom panes |
| projects. The fact that they are weathertight | | | | able to move. |
| is a major factor when remodelling. Double | | | | |
| glazed UPVC windows consist of a membrane | | | | Casement windows are popular when it comes to |
| between two sheets of glass (hence the | | | | UPVC windows. These are the windows that are |
| alternative term 'double glass windows'). | | | | hinged on the side and open inwards or |
| This protects against heat loss and means | | | | outwards. Sometimes these windows can swing |
| that your heating bills will be lower once | | | | in several directions, to allow a fire exit |
| your new windows have been installed. | | | | or to increase the flow of air. Many |
| | | | companies that specialise in windows offer |
| Windows of this material also improve the | | | | casement windows. |
| security of your home. They are more | | | | |
| difficult to break into than traditional | | | | UPVC windows are a great way to save energy |
| windows if people are trying to pick the | | | | in the home, but let's not forget about |
| lock. The locking mechanism is tight for | | | | decoration. There are additions to your |
| additional security and if you want to | | | | windows that will enhance their |
| experience a good flow of air, you can also | | | | attractiveness and the attractiveness of your |
| lock modern vinyl windows in an ajar position | | | | home as well. Consider having leaded casement |
| for the best of both worlds. | | | | windows for timeless elegance, or enhancing |
| | | | your windows with stained glass panels. Let |
| When selecting new windows for your house, | | | | more light into a room by putting clear or |
| there are many ways in which PVC is superior | | | | frosted glass on the sides of your casement |
| to wood. For a start, there is the additional | | | | windows. There are several options which will |
| insulation that it provides but there is | | | | make your home more beautiful. |