{"id":10197,"date":"2019-09-25T10:20:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T10:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=10197"},"modified":"2019-09-25T10:20:31","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T10:20:31","slug":"window-and-door-materials-pvcu-vs-aluminium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/window-and-door-materials-pvcu-vs-aluminium\/","title":{"rendered":"Window and door materials: PVCu vs. Aluminium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Windows and doors are the entry ways to your home, so when it\u2019s time to replace them, it\u2019s important to choose durable and resistant materials that will stand the test of time. The argument of which material is better to use for windows and doors between PVCu and aluminium has been in debate ever since aluminium became a popular window manufacturing material.<\/p>\n

Recent figures suggest that the number of PVCu window and doors fabricators are declining, or have begun to offer aluminium systems, with a massive 40% increase in firms who offer both PVCu and aluminium products. In 2015, almost 60% of bifold doors in the UK were made of aluminium, compared to only 27% made from PVCu, showing the rise and popularity of aluminium in UK households. However, both materials have been trusted for use in construction for decades due to their durability and resistance.<\/p>\n

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Why use PVCu?<\/strong><\/p>\n

PVCu (unplasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride) has been used in window and door manufacturing since the 1980\u2019s, before aluminium was considered. It has been a material that has long been considered durable and strong, making it perfect for protecting your home along with these reasons:<\/p>\n