right uPVC profiles extend the life of a home

How the right uPVC profiles extend the life of a home

Aug Mon, 2019

An often overlooked, but extremely important feature in homes is the door and window profile. While many homeowners don’t think beyond the traditional profiles of wood and metal, still others aren’t fully aware of the extremely durable and versatile option available today – namely uPVC profiles. 

A home is often a dream that has been turned into a reality, and that’s why every homeowner tries to accomplish high quality construction that ensures a long lifespan, while keeping maintenance to a minimum. That is precisely why uPVC profiles are a revelation in home building. They come with a host of impressive features, which are explained below.

Water / Humidity Proof

ÖKOTECH uPVC profiles are completely resistant to the strong tropical rains we receive in India and remain leak proof even in the most damp conditions. Saline (salt) water also has no effect on them, like rusting or corrosion. They can also withstand extreme humidity without warping, rotting or breaking down. So whether you live in a coastal town with humid weather throughout the year, or in a hilly region with heavy rainfall, you needn’t worry about the durability of these profiles.

Wind Resistant

Ă–KOTECH uPVC door and window profiles are the profiles of choice for high-rises and areas that are prone to strong winds and heavy rains. Even years of being battered with strong winds does not weaken the profiles in any way.

Fire Resistant

In case of a fire, uPVC is a self-extinguishing material. The fire retardant used in the mix does not allow fire to spread. All Ă–KOTECH uPVC window and door profiles are manufactured to DIN standards to ensure safety and durability.

Durability & Security

Apart from being suited for practically every weather condition, being water and dust proof, and resistant to rust, Ă–KOTECH uPVC profiles are also termite proof and do not require painting or any other sort of maintenance measures.

These profiles also allow the incorporation of multi-point high security locks. All fittings and locks are screwed into the steel core of the profile framing structure, giving you superior security.

Apart from these stellar features that help extend the life of a home and its fittings, Ă–KOTECH uPVC profiles also boast of other convenient features such as a unique double-seal system that allows for remarkable noise reduction by up to 30-40 dB. Their multi-chambered sections and multiple glazing options insulates heat and keeps the indoors cool, thereby also helping to cut AC power bills by up to 30%. Ă–KOTECH profiles employs lead-free, environment-friendly products and practices to meet the greenline norms of European companies.

Perfect for the needs of fabricators and their customers – Ă–KOTECH uPVC profiles for windows and doors come in a range of profile designs and can be customized to suit all types of needs.