PVC resin for windows and doors - Australian Vinyls

Five Star PVC Windows

Up to 40% of a home’s energy for cooling or heating is lost or gained through windows. Improving the thermal performance of windows not only reduces energy costs but it also reduces Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

PVC windows consistently rate five stars, the highest category under the Australian Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS).

Profiles – windows and doors

In Europe and the US, one of the major uses of rigid PVC is to provide profiles for windows and doors. With the emphasis on energy efficiency of homes and buildings in Australia, the local PVC window market is gaining ground. Some 40% of all window profiles across Europe are made from PVC; in some countries such as Germany and the UK, the market penetration is much higher.

Architects, other construction industry specifiers and consumers choose to install PVC window profiles for their many features including:

toughness and durability
low maintenance
resistance to rot
design flexibility
price competitiveness
easy processing and fabrication.

Double-glazed PVC window profiles offer excellent thermal and acoustic properties – qualities which are now increasingly sought in urban developments in this country.

In Australia, PVC windows have been installed in a range of residential home designs and apartment buildings and are particularly beneficial near the sea due to their durability in salt-air.