Is aluminum better than PVC?

Aluminium is supremely strong and durable and is highly resistant to corrosion, capable of standing up to the outside elements. While PVC windows may require periodic replacement, you can rest assured that aluminium systems will keep on working, providing style and performance without compromise.

Why is aluminium better than uPVC?

Tip: Aluminium sections are thinner than uPVC and have a higher ratio of glass. Aluminium windows are resistant to rust, are weatherproof and do not swell or crack when exposed to heat.

Which is cheaper aluminum or PVC?

Yes, aluminium windows and doors do cost more than their PVC counterparts.

Is aluminium windows better than uPVC?

Aluminium is also much stronger than uPVC and can last up to 45 years with little to no maintenance. Lasting between 20-30 years, modern uPVC windows are strong but not as strong as aluminium. And, although uPVC windows come with a wide colour palette to choose from, aluminium windows are available in 150 RAL colours.

Which is best uPVC or aluminium patio doors?

Both have their own benefits. Aluminium patio doors are lightweight, have a sleeker frame and can span across wider openings and painted in any RAL colour to suit your home. uPVC is cost-effective, low maintenance and hard-wearing – Perfect for family homes with lots of traffic.

Is uPVC waterproof?

Nevertheless, uPVC windows and doors are completely resistant to strong tropical rains. The latest technology used by Encraft complying Waterproof Standards BS EN 1027 & BS EN 12208 through its Class 9A (Casement series) & class 4A (Slider series) acts as a shield of protection (waterproof) during monsoons.

What are the disadvantages of UPVC windows?

Despite the robustness, uPVC windows can sag and sash due to lightweight and also as they are structurally not strong. Too much heat might rupture the frames. UPVC doors are unsuitable to be used as the front door as due to their lightweight.

What is the difference between PVC and aluminium doors?

uPVC is a chunkier, thicker looking frame which reduces the glass area in the window or door. Aluminium will look sleeker and thinner and allow a greater area of glass, and therefore more light into the room.

What is better than uPVC?

Aluminium tends to be stronger than uPVC. That means that aluminium windows can have a slimmer appearance, and a larger glass surface area due to the strength of the frames. Aluminium has greater design flexibility than uPVC – the range of colours available (including dual colours) is amazing.

What is a major disadvantage of using uPVC material for doors?

Despite their robustness, uPVC windows and doors are prone to sagging and sashing due to their light weight and also because they are structurally not as strong as aluminium windows. Too much heat can even result in the rupture of their frames.