Vinyl Council member, Plustec Pty Ltd, based in NSW, has become the first uPVC profile supplier to achieve accreditation under the country’s Industry Code of Practice (ICP) for vinyl profiles used in windows and doors in Australia. The company is also one of only two companies that extrude uPVC window profiles locally.

Developed by the Vinyl Council of Australia, the uPVC Window Alliance’s initiative is designed to provide greater confidence to specifiers, builders and consumers in the durability of uPVC profiles under Australian climatic conditions and to reduce concern that uPVC profiles may discolour under high UV conditions.

You have made the sensible decision to specify uPVC windows for your project and have identified some local manufacturers or suppliers. How do you choose between them? Is it just about cost?
There are a number of important things to consider regarding the quality of the profile, the manufacturing and the installation as well as deposits, lead times and warranties.

Here are some of the things we think you should ask suppliers to help you make a well-informed decision about purchasing windows. 10 questions

uPVC profiles are offered in Australia in a vast range of colour schemes including plain coloured profiles, or laminated matt, gloss or metallic colours and different woodgrains to suit all types of architectural styles.
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Higher-performing uPVC windows that balance optimisation of heating and cooling loads with consumers’ desire for greater natural light should be actively encouraged as the energy-efficient and cost-effective solution for Australian homes.
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