UPVC is one of the most preferred window framing materials across the world and is now gaining popularity in Indian market as well due to its highly-efficient performance ratings. So if you are renovating your home or building a new one please look at the table below for comparisons with traditional wood and aluminium. This will help guide you to make your decision
| UPVC Windows | Aluminium Windows | Wooden Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion & Contraction of Window profiles can lead to product deformation | Expansion & Contraction of Window profiles can lead to product deformation UPVC windows is manufactured from tropical formulation which makes it durable with minimal expansion and contraction Aluminium has very high thermal expansion coefficient as compared to UPVC, leading to product distortion if not manufactured and installed appropriately. Wood has inherent property to breathe / absorb moisture / expand & contract, eventually leading to distortion and gaps | Expansion & Contraction of Window profiles can lead to product deformation UPVC windows is manufactured from tropical formulation which makes it durable with minimal expansion and contraction Aluminium has very high thermal expansion coefficient as compared to UPVC, leading to product distortion if not manufactured and installed appropriately. Wood has inherent property to breathe / absorb moisture / expand & contract, eventually leading to distortion and gaps | Wood has inherent property to breathe / absorb moisture / expand & contract, eventually leading to distortion and gaps |
| Insulation from Heat | Insulation from Heat UPVC windows provides superior insulation to your home from outside heat as UPVC is a poor conductor of heat Aluminium (being a metal) is a good conductor of heat and therefore cannot provide insulation from heat Wood is a poor conductor of heat, however improper sealing & bending can allow heat to pass | Aluminium (being a metal) is a good conductor of heat and therefore cannot provide insulation from heat | Wood is a poor conductor of heat, however improper sealing & bending can allow heat to pass |
| Low Maintenance | UPVC windows and doors require no painting, only routine cleaning | Aluminium windows and doors may require periodic maintenance over long periods of usage | Wooden windows need regular painting and polishing |
| Low Embedded Energy | UPVC Windows and doors are environment friendly as they require very less energy to convert from raw material to finished good. | Aluminium window and door frames use large amount of energy in conversion | Wooden windows and doors use tropical hardwoods. |
| Termite Resistance | Termite Resistance UPVC Windows and doors are not prone to termites Aluminium windows and doors do not attract termites Wooden windows and doors are prone to termites | Aluminium windows and doors do not attract termites | Wooden windows and doors are prone to termites |
| Resistance to Corrosion | UPVC Windows do not rust or corrode due to inherent material characteristics | Aluminium windows are prone to corrosion | Wooden windows do not rust / corrode |
| Fade Resistant/UV Resistant | UPVC Windows and doors are made of special UV resistant blend and therefore do not fade even after prolonged exposure to sun | Aluminium windows are typically powder coated or anodized. The powder coating, If not of high UV resistance, shall discolour quickly. | Wooden windows and doors start fading very soon ; require constant repolishing/finishing |
| Fire | UPVC windows are Self Extinguishing and do not propagate fire Aluminium windows have very high melting temperature Wooden windows can catch fire easily | Aluminium windows have very high melting temperature | Wooden windows and doors are prone to termites |
| Fire Escape | UPVC windows can allow easy escape in case of fire; due to its lower softening temperature glass can be pushed out of the frame easily | Aluminium & glass both have high MP and therefore does not assist in easy break away. | Wood itself can catch fire very easily. |
A pioneer in Indian UPVC Window market, uPVC formulation and extrusion process make window frames that deliver superior performance, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Aluminium windows considered here are the general / local system being used by most of the suppliers. High end designed system are not considered here for comparison.
