Plustec - the first uPVC window profile supplier to achieve national industry accreditation23/4/2020 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.
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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.
Windows play a vital role in regulating temperatures of buildings and their overall energy efficiency, whatever the climate. Energy efficiency is not just about preserving heating in homes in winter; it is also about minimising and preserving artificial cooling in summer
The Vinyl Council of Australia welcomes the findings of a new report that shows stronger energy standards in Australia’s National Construction Code can be delivered cost-effectively for new home owners and will help Australia cut its carbon emissions
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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