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Do you need to change your windows and are wondering which is better, PVC or aluminum? There are many differences between aluminum windows and doors and PVC ones, and in this guide we offer you a comparison between both types of windows and doors, trying to guide you in the choice that best suits your case. Advertisement We analyze the characteristics of both materials, the pros and cons of PVC and aluminum, their sustainability, durability and design, simplifying as much as possible, but with precise data, and making it easier to understand. Differences between aluminum and PVC windows and doors The main differences between aluminum and PVC windows are found in the mechanical properties of both materials. Aluminum windows and doo windows and doors: differences with aluminum.
Unlike aluminum windows, PVC windows have lower mechanical resistance, which makes them unsuitable for large openings (to overcome this limitation, they usually have steel reinforcements). Another limitation of the design is given by the weather resistance of PVC windows, which is lower than that of aluminum: unlike aluminum, PVC is sensitive to color change when exposed to the sun, so it is BTC Number Data advisable choose light colors because dark ones fade easily, and dark colors on PVC windows increase the price because they are obtained by gluing special sheets or an aluminum casing. Advertisement In terms of sustainability, PVC window and door frames and trim are only recyclable up to times, their disposal is expensive because they are considered special waste, and the debate on whether PVC is an ecological or harmful material is still open.
The advice is to ask the manufacturer or seller for certificates on the emission of VOCs (volatile organic compounds, responsible for indoor pollution) to ensure that they do not contain harmful substances. On the other hand, from a thermal point of view, PVC windows have better performance than aluminum ones, winning the comparison in terms of thermal performance because polyvinyl chloride is itself an insulating material and PVC frames tend to have a thermal transmittance of between and W/mK. Another advantage of PVC windows over aluminum frames is the price, which is significantly lower due to the lower cost of the raw material. Advertisement Conclusion. PVC or aluminum frames? In conclusion, the main differences between aluminum windows and PVC windows, both in the case of new construction and renovation (that is, replacing old windows) are:
Unlike aluminum windows, PVC windows have lower mechanical resistance, which makes them unsuitable for large openings (to overcome this limitation, they usually have steel reinforcements). Another limitation of the design is given by the weather resistance of PVC windows, which is lower than that of aluminum: unlike aluminum, PVC is sensitive to color change when exposed to the sun, so it is BTC Number Data advisable choose light colors because dark ones fade easily, and dark colors on PVC windows increase the price because they are obtained by gluing special sheets or an aluminum casing. Advertisement In terms of sustainability, PVC window and door frames and trim are only recyclable up to times, their disposal is expensive because they are considered special waste, and the debate on whether PVC is an ecological or harmful material is still open.
The advice is to ask the manufacturer or seller for certificates on the emission of VOCs (volatile organic compounds, responsible for indoor pollution) to ensure that they do not contain harmful substances. On the other hand, from a thermal point of view, PVC windows have better performance than aluminum ones, winning the comparison in terms of thermal performance because polyvinyl chloride is itself an insulating material and PVC frames tend to have a thermal transmittance of between and W/mK. Another advantage of PVC windows over aluminum frames is the price, which is significantly lower due to the lower cost of the raw material. Advertisement Conclusion. PVC or aluminum frames? In conclusion, the main differences between aluminum windows and PVC windows, both in the case of new construction and renovation (that is, replacing old windows) are: