Hertfordshire PVCu Windows

PVCu stands for polyvinyl chloride, a form of vinyl with numerous applications in building and construction--unplasticized versions (marked by the little "u" at the end of "PVCu") make excellent options for windows due to their durability and low cost. They are exceptionally good insulators, retaining heat far better than wooden or aluminium frames. They also avoid rot and moulding, which wooden windows can engender, meaning that homeowners do not need to spend excessive amounts of time maintaining them.

Some homeowners think of PVCu windows as white only, which may not fit the aesthetics of their particular homes. However, PVCu windows are available in a wide variety of colours and styles in order to meet hundreds of different aesthetic needs. Double glazing with residential windows also works well with PVCu windows--they can add a sheet of insulation between the two panes of glass, which retains heat and cuts down on insulation costs even further for a residential home. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of a home's heat is lost through the windows, making such options very attractive for the prudent homeowner.

Consider PVCu Windows When Upgrading Your Home

Many glazing services offer PVCu windows as a means of modernizing older homes and making the most out of a planned upgrade. If you are considering new windows, look into insulation options and other means of making your home more heat efficient. Castle Glass can provide PVCu windows and glazing services for residential and business buildings in Hertfordshire.