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