Thursday 19 June 2014

Why Choose UPVC doors and windows for your Home






As you look at a beautiful House and appreciate its beauty, among the few things that you will not fail to notice are the doors and windows of that house. If you find the door or window of that house interesting, then your are probably gazing at a UPVC window or a door. UPVC is now replacing most of traditional wooden doors with this energy efficient and thermal resistant barrier between your home and the outdoors.

Few of the salient features of  UPVC range of home solutions are as follows:

  • UPVC doors are made up of unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PVC, a substrate that is extremely strong and durable.
  • UPVC doors and windows are cheap and weather resistant. It is non porous and you will find water bounce off from them.
  • Their thermal resistance helps you save on heating and cooling costs.
  • UPVC never flakes or rots, rusts or fades. A quick wipe with a clean cloth is all you need to maintain it.
  • UPVC is environmentally friendly and is recyclable.
  • You can expect UPVC windows and doors to last roughly 35 years, though this will depend on the uPVC quality and fitting standard.
  • It won’t change shape or warp over time
  • A Large selection and range of Designs 


There are many designs and styles which can be customised to form your bespoke door, be it flat panel design or a carved design. UPVC is also excellent for patio doors as it allows in natural sunlight which can also save you on your energy bills.

All in all, the UPVC options being so vast and ranged, provides the customer with superb choices. With its low maintenance and secure offerings, coupled with its durability and energy savings – the UPVC door has become such a popular choice among homeowners.

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Tuesday 10 June 2014

Great Sliding doors for your Homes


We know of the space constraints we face while dealing with designing a good home thus the concept of having sliding doors and windows is making more and more sense. Whether it’s regular sliding doors and windows or special solution such as sliding UPVC doors and windows, the idea is to incorporate them in the house and derive the maximum possible benefit out of them.

 A sliding window is a window that has one fixed pane and one sliding pane. The sliding pane slides along a track inside the window frame in order to open or close. Sliding doors usually use 3 small wheels and few other components for operation, thus making it very easy to maintain.Sliding windows are also one of the easiest types of windows to use. All you have to do is to unlock it (if you have a lockable window), release the latch and then slide the window to the desired open position. To shut it, just slide the window and the latch will click into place.

Talking about the best spaces in a home where sliding windows can be incorporated, well, the answer is – just about any. The windows are versatile enough to be a good fit for any room and that is a massive benefit that they offer.



Even from security point of view, both the windows and sliding door locks are solid enough or can be made solid enough to offer a high enough level of safety.
The biggest benefit that sliding windows offer is the space that they save especially in the opening and closing. Just like sliding UPVC doors, the windows too function on tracks andthat really means that one does not have to worry about opening the flaps etc and that space can be utilized for storage or décor.

In addition to that, there is the ease of functionality and maintenance. Opening and shutting as well as cleaning is relatively hassle-free and no matter what room the windows are in, they can be look after with minimal effort.

Finally as mentioned above, the windows as well as the doors can be made more secure by installing UPVC Sliding Doors and window locks that are touch and sturdy. Overall, it’s a complete win-win situation.

Sliding windows offer good return on investment and a choice, one is unlikely to regret.