| UPVC windows are available with a number of | | | | security. |
| features. Both sash windows and casement | | | | |
| windows can be considered when remodelling | | | | When it comes to choosing new windows for |
| your home. Here is a guide to some of the | | | | your home, PVC or vinyl wins out over wood in |
| factors you should think about when replacing | | | | many ways. In addition to the additional |
| your house windows. | | | | insulation that such windows provide, PVC |
| | | | requires considerably less maintenance than |
| What material is right for your new house | | | | wood. There's no need to sand and paint every |
| windows? Many people swear by PVC, as UPVC | | | | couple of years. Instead, soap and water |
| windows make a good impression and dress up | | | | should maintain a good finish for a decade or |
| your home. Whether you prefer casement | | | | more. |
| windows or sash windows, several features are | | | | |
| available. Here is a guide to some of the | | | | One of the choices you will face when |
| choices to be made. | | | | deciding on new windows for your home is the |
| | | | type of window you should select. These are |
| PVC, called vinyl in North America, is a | | | | likely to be either sash or casement. Sash |
| strong and durable material and it has become | | | | windows are the windows that slide up and |
| a popular choice for modern windows and | | | | down and may have a locking mechanism at the |
| doors. Most people now replace old house | | | | top of the sash. Some sash windows are |
| windows with UPVC windows and may include | | | | single, sliding one way only, while others |
| those as part of a package to modernise the | | | | are double, with both top and bottom panes |
| house, with doors and a conservatory also | | | | able to move. |
| included. | | | | |
| | | | With UPVC windows, casement windows are |
| If you are thinking about home improvement | | | | another popular choice. These windows have a |
| projects, then PVC windows have several | | | | side hinge and swing inwards or outwards, |
| advantages and are worth consideration. For | | | | with some able to swing in different |
| one thing, they are weathertight, which is a | | | | directions. This may be to create an |
| major advantage when remodelling. With double | | | | emergency fire exit or to increase air flow. |
| glazed UPVC windows, there is a metal | | | | Many of the window companies include casement |
| membrane between two sheets of glass (which | | | | windows in their range. |
| is why they are also called double glass | | | | |
| windows). This membrane guards against heat | | | | You can also add to the decorative properties |
| loss, keeping heating bills down after the | | | | of windows by including clear or frosted |
| installation of new windows. | | | | glass panels to let even more light into a |
| | | | room. This will make your home an even more |
| These windows also have security features | | | | pleasant place and you will make the most of |
| such as a tight locking mechanism which makes | | | | any sunshine that is around. In sunny areas, |
| them harder to break into than traditional | | | | tinted windows will reduce the glare and |
| windows - at least if it's a question of | | | | tints are available for both sash windows and |
| picking the lock. And many modern vinyl | | | | casement windows. Finally, consider dressing |
| windows can be left ajar in the locked | | | | up your UPVC windows with stained glass or |
| position so you can have both airflow and | | | | leading for added elegance. |