Wellingtonians love living beside the sea, but have also become accustomed to the fact that salt is not their friend when it comes to the longevity of their aluminium or wooden joinery, whether it’s on doors or windows. This is where uPVC joinery from Eco Doors & Windows comes in. Installing their low maintenance windows and doors mean there is no more painting of warped timber windows. uPVC doesn’t need painting. Just wash with a cloth and soapy water, lubricate hinges and handles every three to six months, depending on how close to the sea you are.
Eco Doors & Windows’ uPVC doors offer thermal benefits, and their uPVC profiles are built to withstand 40 years or more in New Zealand conditions. This means your home has windows and doors with no fading, corrosion or warping, and with minimal maintenance, perfect for the famous Wellington wind! Most joinery is rated to SED wind zones for 216kph wind, meaning they are of extra strong structure, making for a very solid looking product. They have internal steel for strength and load bearing, with welded corners, and New Zealand’s infamous UV damage does not affect the uPVC.
The frames are very low maintenance – uPVC won’t rot, rust or corrode, does not require painting, and can simply be cleaned using soapy water. It is only the hinges and other moving parts where occasional maintenance is recommended. Unlike aluminium and timber, uPVC cannot be deformed by moisture or changes in temperature.
Similarly, being such an effective thermal insulator, uPVC windows and doors make your home more energy-efficient. uPVC is also recycled in Europe, and Eco Doors & Windows’ German supplier utilises recycled uPVC for internal components of their joinery. With the market rapidly growing in New Zealand and Australia, in time they expect to see uPVC being recycled locally, so for more information on aluminium joinery, Wellington windows and doors and double glazing please go to https://ecowindows.nz .
