12/05/19
Security is one of the basic needs in our lives, we all strive to protect our homes as much as possible. Windows are no exception, because they also have to protect us and be environmentally friendly, as health is above all.
Not one house is fully insured against fire. uPVC window during such an accident "behave" not like wood. Unlike wooden ones, they do not burn themselves. In the composition of the PVC profile there are elements that delay combustion, in addition, they melt only at a temperature of 400 degrees and above. Wooden windows light up very quickly, opening up access to the wind, with the result that the fire receives additional force.
In case of fire, PVC windows give off a rather strong smell. This smell is able to warn about the fire, all the released chemicals are safe for health. When the wood burns, carbon monoxide is released, which has no odor but it is very dangerous. Also, PVC windows have safer double-glazing, as it consists of several layers of glass. Thus, fire safety can be recognized as one of the advantages of PVC windows.