Louise Longworth offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Content Crooner (www.ContentCrooner.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Content Crooner does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: PVCu or uPVC - What is the Difference? Author: Louise Longworth Category: Home Improvement Word Count: 475 Keywords: upvc windows, pvcu windows, window replacement Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.contentcrooner.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
The answer to this question is that there is no difference between PVCu and uPVC. By standardising the name, it is easier for anyone who works with this product to understand just what is being discussed. Poly Vinyl Chloride is modified and used in the manufacture of products. Pure PVC-U is not suitable for door or window profiles. Stabilisers and additives are required. The basic properties of PVCu make it ideal for window and door applications. It does not decompose, making it resistant to the weather. The maintenance is very low too. PVCu is very impact resistant and retains its shape in normal temperatures. This material can be recycled into other shapes when treated with high temperatures. It has been a tradition to make doors and window frames of wood because wood is adaptable enough to be shaped into different styles, shapes and designs. Unfortunately, wood doors and windows in time rot or become split from the weather exposure in all seasons. Over time the appearance of the wood door or window deteriorates and detracts from the rest of the house. Recently manufacturers have been using a new material that improves on the instability of wooden features. uPVC is a versatile, durable plastic that is perfect because it requires little or no maintenance and endures for many years. uPVC quickly became the most recommended and popular material to use when getting new windows, doors or conservatories fitted for replacements. The popularity has only been increased with the fact that this is the least costly material for the job, with aluminium and timber being more costly than uPVC. uPVC Window replacement is one of the investments that a property owner will be glad they made. The durability of the windows and door that are made of this material will outlast most homeowners. What's more you now have more choice in colour too. In the past only brilliant white was available, but colours have been added to the mix, and now the colour schemes are only limited to your imagination and style. Replacing windows and doors with uPVC makes sense when it comes to being economical, by purchasing a product that will serve for many years needing only an occasional wash to keep it looking new. When it's time to replace your windows and doors, make your investment wisely and get tough, durable and beautiful uPVC replacements windows and doors. When budgets are limited and repairs need to be done, your money will be well spent. Safety in the home or in the business is another consideration that needs to be addressed when you have to replace the windows in your home that no longer function correctly. Think carefully about the needs of the family when you select your next replacement windows. Choosing uPVC could be the wisest homeowner decision you ever make. Find out more about uPVC windows by visiting http://www.markwell-ltd.com Distributed by http://www.ContentCrooner.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
