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uPVC Windows and doors - What’s all the fuss about?

  uPVC Windows  - What’s all the fuss about? In the window profile industry, there seems to be a definite trend towards uPVC. uPVC frames dominate the window market in Europe and are also very common in China, the USA, and increasingly, even in India. The question is, why? What's so special about uPVC? Why are more and more home owners jumping on the uPVC bandwagon? And, perhaps most importantly - should we join them? As we all know, general sentiment isn't always driven by logic or even actual benefit, but is this yet another case of like begets like, or is there something more to the uPVC story? To attempt to answer this let us look at the performance of uPVC windows over three broad parameters - Ecological, Economic and Material/Design/ Safety. uPVC windows do not emit any gases and can be considered as absolutely harmless to human health. Due to this fact and thanks to the easy-to-clean and hygienic, non-porous surfaces of uPVC window frames, they are suitable even for ins...

uPVC Profiles Prevail in all Climatic Conditions - Norway

  Due to their excellent insulation properties and low thermal transmittance uPVC window systems help reduce air conditioning and/or heating costs depending on the climate in which they are used. What’s more, they are not only effective in regular residential circumstances but sometimes even in “rough terrain". Spitsbergen, Norway aluplast’s systems not only work well on high mountains but also in the far north, i.e. in Spitsbergen, Norway which is a large, permanently populated island that borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea. Spitsbergen has an arctic climate characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The region experiences extremes of solar radiation in both summer and winter. The island faces long periods with sea ice, glacial ice or snow on the surface. The Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station, the northernmost Polish research unit, is located in the northwestern Spitsbergen. Hahut, the name of the sta...

The unrivaled uPVC sliding system

  Regular doors and windows now look like a thing of the past. With changing times and technologies, sliding doors and windows have become the preferred choice. The look and feel and the ease of operation makes smart-slide the best uPVC sliding system to meet the demands of the trending market. smart-slide is the result of many years of research and development. It combines the tightness of a tilt and turn window with the operability of a sliding system. This helps smart-slide create one of the tightest uPVC windows to combat extreme weather conditions. The air tightness seals the doors and windows perfectly to regulate internal temperature keeping the space warm in winters and cool during summers. This feature also makes it impervious to driving rains. Thus it makes it the best option to be used as a patio door. The air tightness of smart-slide additionally makes it the most effective in providing sound insulation compared to other sliding systems available in the market. Unlike ...

uPVC Windows and Doors - Myth busters

  With the widespread popularity of uPVC windows these days, there are also many myths doing the rounds alongside. Let’s have a look at some of the myths and try to find out the truth for those who still have doubts about the benefits of uPVC doors and windows . uPVC doors and windows require regular maintenance. Reality: They do not require varnishing and repainting like their wooden counterparts and stay as new for years. Besides, they are low maintenance and can be cleaned by simply washing them. They are expensive compared to wooden and aluminium doors and windows. Reality: They might seem expensive initially due to high-end fittings, but since uPVC has longer lifespan than wooden/aluminium doors and windows, they tend to be cheaper and cost effective in the long run. They fade or discolor very easily and soon. Reality: uPVC doors and windows are manufactured to withstand extreme weather conditions; hence, they do not fade away or turn yellow and can last for 30‑40 years. They...

Advantages of uPVC Window and Door

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  Why windows with frames made of uPVC will dominate the window market? Here are some very good reasons and arguments. Sustainability Recyclability, long life expectancy, low maintenance, low thermal transfer and good insulation properties can be summarized in the word “sustainability”. With the changing climate and a growing awareness for the environmental problems of our time, sustainability has become an attribute of major importance. In this regard, the advantages of plastic windows compared to other materials are very apparent.   Compatibility One of the major strengths of some uPVC window systems is the compatibility of different components such as main profiles and additional profiles, e.g. glazing beads, extension profiles, gaskets etc. How important this compatibility is will first of all be noticed by the window fitter when processing the profiles. Fewer types of different profiles need to be stored and tool settings remain the same, even when processing window prof...

The 3 Golden Principles of Correct uPVC Window and door Installation

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  One lesser known fact from the uPVC window industry is that a large percentage of customers' problems have more to do with installation errors than the actual windows. Truth be told, the number of errors made during the installation of windows in India today is abhorrently large and yet, completely avoidable. So how does one make sure that a window is correctly installed? By following these three principles, of course:   Principle # 1: As a result of correct installation, windows and the wall of a building should form a uniform and durable assembly.   If the window-wall connections are made incorrectly, which happens all too often, the process of damage to the window and the building starts immediately after the installation works are completed. Forces caused by wind pressure and suction, the stresses arising from temperature changes and other mechanical stresses determine the durability of the connection between the window and the wall. This becomes especially relevan...

Aluplast : uPVC Profiles Should Be Your Prime Choice

  Being a leading uPVC Profiles manufacturer , Aluplast is one of the most trusted uPVC brands of India along with a strong product capacity. A seamlessly integrated network of our professionally skillful fabulists are committed to revise eco-friendly uPVC profile and deliver high- class products to meet the contemporary requirements of both our Indian as well as foreign clientele.  Our ultra expensive range of uPVC profiles, uPVC windows and uPVC doors are conscientiously framed to deliver excellence through a set of rigorous quality checks executed to ensure uniformity of colour, smooth appearance and elimination of truly the most diminutive defects.   A many essential quality tests that our entire range of products include  1. Heat regression Test- Heat regression method is conducted to check the continuity and conformity of our uPVC profiles that can resist severe temperatures of the atmosphere. The results of the regression test on all our profiles measu...