Material Truth

Why uPVC?

Not all plastic is equal. uPVC is the most thermally efficient, durable window frame material on the planet.

Overview

uPVC — unplasticised polyvinyl chloride — is the dominant window frame material in Europe for a reason. It conducts heat 1000 times more slowly than aluminium, never rots, never warps, and is fully recyclable at end of life.

Modern German-engineered uPVC is not the cheap vinyl of the 1980s. It is a precision-extruded, steel-reinforced, UV-stabilised engineering material with a 50+ year service life.

Key Benefits

thermostat

1000× Less Conductive

Than aluminium — the thermal foundation of any high-performance window.

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50-Year Lifespan

No painting, no rotting, no corrosion.

recycling

Fully Recyclable

End-of-life frames are reprocessed into new profiles.

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