March 5, 2021
7 reasons to choose uPVC Windows & Doors over wooden windows
Growing urbanization has an ardent need for eco-friendly constructions and UPVC is approved for green building concept, for its properties like lead-free (pb) and absence of other hazardous substances. We shall observe benefits of UPVC over wood, in the below table.
| S.No | Component | UPVC | Wood |
| 1 | Easy to maintain and durability | These windows and doors donot require much of maintenance and can be cleaned just with soap water. UPVC materials has an average life of 30-40 years. | Wooden windows and doors require painting and polishing regularly. Even then, the life span of wood is 15-20 years. |
| 2 | Better aesthetics | UPVC supports to maintain building aesthetics. | Wooden windows and doors are rigid incase of aesthetics. |
| 3 | Secure | UPVC windows and doors cannot be force opened by intruder as this material has a stronger layer of galvanized steel and hence is very difficult to break them through. | Wooden windows and doors can be forcefully opened by any intruder. |
| 4 | Insulation and Sound proofing | These provide high level of insulation against outside noise. | Wooden material donot have this advantage. |
| 5 | Protection from termites | UPVC properties keep termites away from windows and doors. | Wooden material is always prone to termites and requires to be varnished regularly. |
| 6 | Environmental friendly | UPVC materials are recognized for being eco-friendly as they can be reprocessed upto 10 times. | Wooden material cannot be reprocessed, and it is a threat to environment as it must be cut down each time we need wood. |
| 7 | Cost effective | UPVC doors and windows fit in the budgets of a common man. | Wood is expensive compared to UPVC. |