03/02/17

Do PVC windows have disadvantages?

More and more users make a choice in favor of the installation of Eco House PVC windows, as their advantages are obvious to anyone who saw them installed, and the disadvantages are practically invisible and insignificant. 

Effective thermoregulation and excellent soundproofing are basic properties of PVC windows, which have no competitors in these areas. Their design features allow to insert two or more glasses, separated by an air layer that provides a high degree isolation from the environment. This feature enhanceby  the seals that make the structure more airtight. In addition, they are an excellent barrier against the penetration of the ubiquitous dust.

Plastic windows are easy to use and comfortable, they are perfectly clean and require no special care. At observance of simple rules of operation, they easily last for decades. They will not need painting, only the fitting system needs adjustment, and seal replacement every few years.

Considering all the above advantages, the cost of plastic windows is not high. Moreover, in addition to excellent functionality they have wide aesthetic possibilities. The design and color palette can be extremely diverse.

Compared to the advantages, the disadvantages of plastic windows are quite a bit. 

The tightness can cause condensation. So the room with plastic windows must be ventilated a couple of times a day.

Mechanical deformation of the plastic profile can not be corrected, so it needs to be treated very carefully.

As you can easily notice the disadvantages are quite a few and they can not be compared with the great advantages of plastic windows.