Doors
Posted On Friday, July 23rd, 2010 By
UPVC Doors Mix Affordability with Durability
Many houses around the world have opted to use uPVC patio doors and uPVC french doors in the place of traditional solid wood ones. uPVC is unplasticised polyvinyl chloride and is often referred to as ‘rigid PVC’ with regards to its increased strength and durability over standard everyday plasticised PVC. uPVC is a popular alternative to wood for building patio doors primarily because it is much more affordable. You can usually get at least two uPVC back doors installed for the price of a single solid wood door. There is even a dwindling difference in aesthetic appeal between the two as uPVC doors are available in a wide variety of colours and finishes. It is even possible to get a photo-effect wood finish put on upvc french doors which is very effective at simulating the appearance of wood. In this way, it is possible to preserve appearances without busting one’s building budget.