In my opinion UPVC offers the best solution for anyone wanting a cost effective low maintenance option. These windows are relatively cheap to produce and due to the nature of UPVC require little maintenance other than a wipe with a damp cloth now and again. Wood frames on the other hand are expensive and require constant attention, painting, varnishing, striping and sanding are jobs that are needed to maintain wooden frame windows, failure to do this leads wooden windows to quickly deteriorate. Wood is also susceptible to a number of pests such as wood worm if the wood isn’t correctly prepared and looked after.
Many of you reading this will now be thinking, “but UPVC is ugly it lacks the character of wood!” It is a point well made, natural wood does have a look and feel that is unique, however UPVC can be beautiful and offers an enormous amount of finishes that can truly compliment the aesthetic of your home. There are numerous finishes that mimic the look of wood and also the possibility of coloured UPVC, which opens up a truly mind boggling amount of options.
UPVC due to it’s nature can also be moulded making it ideal for archways and circular window designs. When compared to the amount of work required to obtain the same shapes using wood, there is no contest.
Combine these options with the affordability that uPVC provides and you can’t go far wrong.
