uPVC Windows & Doors

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) are made from the same base polymer, i.e., polyvinyl chloride, but they are formulated differently.  All uPVC is a form of PVC, but not all PVC is uPVC. PVC contains plasticisers that…

The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” Windows Most homeowners view windows as a finishing touch—a line item to be checked off as quickly and cheaply as possible. But here’s the kicker: your windows are actually the largest “holes” in your home’s…

The mid-afternoon slump isn’t always about your caffeine levels. Sometimes, it is simply because your house is holding its breath and forcing you to do the same. The air inside your home might be up to five times more polluted…

Choosing between a casement window vs sliding window is one of the first decisions you make when specifying uPVC windows for a home. Both are excellent choices: both are energy efficient, both are secure, and both last for decades in…

uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) is a rigid form of PVC made without plasticisers — the additives that make ordinary PVC soft and flexible. Because it stays rigid, uPVC is strong, weather-resistant and dimensionally stable, which is why it has become…

Let’s be honest, trying to find the perfect doors and windows for your home often feels like a constant battle between gorgeous aesthetics and a demanding maintenance schedule. You’ve been there, spending your precious weekend scraping flaking paint, filling cracks…

uPVC windows need little maintenance, but not none. A monthly wipe of frames and sills, a quarterly clean of tracks, gaskets and drainage slots, and an annual hardware service will keep uPVC windows and doors sealing and operating properly for…

Choosing the right windows is a key decision in coastal architecture. Homes near the sea face persistent challenges like salt-laden air, heavy humidity, and sudden shifts in weather. In this environment, both uPVC windows and aluminium windows are popular, but…

If you’re researching windows and doors and asking “are uPVC windows safe?”, you’re asking the right question — and the honest answer has two parts. uPVC (unplasticised PVC) is a rigid, weather-resistant polymer, and “safe” can mean two things: is…

Whether you are building a commercial office or a residential space, choosing the right windows and doors is crucial. You must pay close attention to the functional aspects, durability, and aesthetics. Aparna Venster is one of the leading uPVC doors…