Are PVC or aluminium frames better?

Changing the windows and doors of your home is not a simple operation: it is difficult to find your way around the multitude of solutions available. Different materials, thousands of types of glass, various door openings, accessories to choose from... there are many things to pay attention to. Our advice is to rely a experts of sectorwho know what the market has to offer and can guide you towards the best choice. Good window frames last also 30 yearsTherefore, their choice must be weighted and, above all, qualified. Choosing window frames at a price that is too low also means choosing low quality, which does not guarantee energy saving and can create various inconveniences such as infiltrations or condensation. 

The two most popular materials for window frames are PVC and aluminium, both of which are very good if they are of good quality, with characteristics that meet different needs. Aluser will guide you in the choice of PVC windows and doors o aluminiumproviding you with the necessary advice. The windows and doors proposed by Aluser comply with the parameters necessary to obtain the 50% tax deductions, as they improve the energy efficiency of your home. Moreover our service of financing makes the expense affordable for anyone who needs to change the fixtures in their home.

Features of PVC windows and doors 

PVC, abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride, is a material plastic known for its extraordinary ability to insulation thermalPVC windows and doors, fitted with appropriate gaskets, have a very high thermal insulation resistance. very low transmittance thermalThis means that they can keep the heat in the house without having to turn up the heating too much. An example of the insulating power of PVC is given by the profile Schüco Alu Insidewhich reaches level Passivhaus for sustainable architecture and enables a clear increase in energy efficiency.

In addition to being thermal insulating, PVC is also soundproofingIt can therefore keep traffic noise out, for a home silent and serene, especially when combined with thick glass.

PVC is also the material with the most best report quality–priceIt is therefore very high-performance for a low cost. This remains true only if you choose quality PVC systems, as the market is saturated with proposals, often shoddy and of low quality. Low-quality PVC, moreover, risks releasing carcinogenic substances that are dangerous for the health of your family.

Characteristics of Aluminium windows and doors

Aluminium is an extremely strongin fact it guarantees the stability even of windows very great or of walls stained glass. It has, in fact, a scope maximum remarkable and one resistance mechanics important. This allows you to create windows with profiles very thinslender and minimal.

Aluminium windows can have hinges integrated into the profiles for a clean and minimalist look. An example is given by Schuco SimplySmartA system with totally concealed hinges that guarantee 180° door opening.

Aluminium systems are among the more technologicalThis is because they can have very high standard security and anti-burglary systems, as well as home automation components that remotely move the windows and doors.

One of the weaknesses of aluminium is its thermal transmittance: aluminium conducts energy and therefore dissipates the heat of the house. For this reason it is always necessary to choose only aluminium systems with thermal break i.e. profiles with insulating material such as polyamide inside. The cold cuton the other hand, are the old window frames completely made of aluminium, which increase the cost of heating the rooms and encourage the creation of condensation. Again, if your goal is to change the windows and doors to improve the energy performance and living comfort of your home, choose quality windows and doorsguided by professional consultants.

Comparison of PVC and aluminium frames

Are PVC or aluminium frames better? There is no single answer, you have to evaluate which are the most important needs specifications of customer and what his budget is.

A parity by costthe PVC beats thealuminium as for insulation thermalAs we have already explained, PVC is a material that by its nature is thermo-insulating, while aluminum needs thermal break and special seals and glass to be insulating (additions that raise the cost).

With regard to the stability of the window and its resistance mechanics wins definitely thealuminiumwhich is a robust and durable material. If, therefore, your doors and windows will be subjected to a use intenseWe recommend aluminium systems, which will retain their appearance over the years. L’aluminium beats the PVC even in the scopecan sustain very large glasses, so it is suitable for large windows and to window frames by remarkable dimensions. PVC, on the other hand, poses limitations in terms of the size of the frames because it has neither a good load-bearing capacity nor a particular mechanical resistance.

A even credit we place PVC e aluminium as for insulation acousticThis, in fact, is largely determined by the choice of glass better and not so much by the material of the profiles. 

With regard to the design i aluminium windows and doors have the upper hand as the material allows the creation of profiles with a smaller cross-section, which allow for a greater cleaning visual e lighting of environments interiors. Both PVC and aluminium windows have profiles that can be customised with different colours and finishes, among which we find the wood effect, and a wide range of design handles.  

With regard to the costthe PVC turns out to have a best value for money.

In conclusion, we can say that there are many evaluations to be made, each project and each customer's need must be studied well. Rely on those who have more than thirty years of experience in the field: we at Aluser know how to guide our customers towards the best solutions, to ensure that the investment made is repaid by high performance and energy savings.