Regularly specified for use in a wide range of domestic and commercial applications, there are many reasons why installers and homeowners opt for uPVC windows and doors. If you’ve been considering them for your next project, here are some uPVC windows and doors frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we’ve been asked over the years.
Yes. We offer timber effect windows and doors built from high-quality Deceuninck profiles, but we also have Residence collection wood effect windows and doors available. Our uPVC doors can also be coated in a wide selection of durable woodgrain foils.
We have 24 different finishes available for coloured uPVC windows and doors. This includes white and grey uPVC windows and doors, which are both popular options for domestic and commercial applications.
Every uPVC window and door profile from Techniglaze features multiple heat-trapping chambers. These work in conjunction with the latest glazing technologies and uPVC’s natural insulation qualities, ensuring they can attain the best energy ratings available, keep interiors warmer and make properties more energy-efficient.
Our uPVC windows and doors have been rigorously tested to – and passed – British Standards for security. We also use the highest quality profiles for added sturdiness, and we equip them with high-security locking systems. Therefore, they do an excellent job at keeping residential and commercial properties secure.
uPVC windows and doors resist discolouration from UV exposure along with warping, flaking and peeling. They can last between 20-25 years on average, although if they receive the right care throughout their lifetime, they can last for up to 35.
For peace of mind, every uPVC product we supply or install comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Yes. Choose from double glazed and triple glazed uPVC windows along with a wide selection of glazing options from Pilkington, Guardian or Saint Gobain. This includes solar control glass, self-cleaning glass, anti-condensation, textured and obscure glass, Georgian bars and more. So, even the most unique of end-user requirements can be met.
Generally, aluminium windows and doors will always cost more than like-for-like uPVC products. This is because the raw material is more expensive, and also because they are more intensive to manufacture.
Although aluminium windows tend to cost more than uPVC ones, they’re also stronger and more durable. As a result, they can be built with super slim frames and last around 40 years on average. Any RAL colour can be applied to aluminium frames too, meaning there are over 200 possible finishes for them.
uPVC is a natural insulator, whilst aluminium is a conductor. However, aluminium window frames are fitted with polyamide thermal breaks, which allows them to compete with uPVC windows in terms of thermal performance.
Although our uPVC doors are fabricated using high-quality profiles from Deceuninck, we use a selection of high-quality profiles for our uPVC windows:
Every profile we use has been carefully selected for outstanding performance and stunning aesthetics, and they come fabricated to the highest standards.
Every uPVC product from Techniglaze comes with an impressive selection of hardware from Fab & Fix or From the Anvil. The options we have available include monkey tail handles and window stays, swan neck door handles, lion head door knockers and more, allowing for exceptional customisation.
As our uPVC windows and doors are supplied to the bespoke requirements of individual projects, we make their installation as straightforward as possible. This makes them an excellent choice for installers and homeowners alike.
Here at Techniglaze, we do not manufacture our uPVC products; we supply them from the leading manufacturers in the UK. As a highly renowned window and door installer, we have also provided our uPVC products to countless residential and commercial projects.
For commercial projects, we cover a 120-mile radius across the South of England from our Radstock base. However, for domestic work, we travel within a 30-mile radius. Therefore, we serve a range of areas, installing uPVC windows and doors in properties in Bath, Bristol, Yeovil, Devon, Dorset and many more towns, villages and cities.
For more information or if you’re interested in uPVC windows and doors for a project you’re involved in, give us a call on 01761 417 654 or contact us online.
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