Long-lasting, durable, and extremely versatile, plastic or uPVC doors are an affordable and stylish option for offices, homes, and other spaces. These low-maintenance, budget-friendly alternatives to traditional wooden or aluminum frames are made of unplasticised polyvinyl chloride or rigid PVC, and are also often used in pipework and windows. uPVC doors are known for their excellent performance and durability; they require minimal maintenance, are recyclable, warp-resistant, and have great thermal efficiency and sound insulation ratings.
The material is made with a unique formula in which modifiers and stabilizers are added to PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), making it rigid and suitable for the use of window frames and doors. According to Quora, PVC has the properties of a material that can be made as soft as rubber and as hard as any engineered plastic. This versatility of the PVC is developed by adding additives such as lubricants, pigments, plasticizers, processing aids, stabilizers etc., during the process of blending. These processes and additives give their material its extensive strength, rigidity, heat-resistance, colour, tensile strength, and elongation/impact strength.
Cost aside, one of the main reasons you might want to consider looking into a uPVC door is its ease of maintenance. Unlike classic wooden doors that are prone to rotting, weather damage or even termite infestations, uPVC doors merely require a routing dusting and cleaning to keep their pristine finish. They'll never need a fresh coat of paint or varnish, and are waterproof and corrosion/salt erosion. They'll also never rot, flake, rust, fade, pit, peel or corrode. They're hygienic and keep out dust, pollen, wind, and bacteria when closed.
Another great quality about uPVC is their insulation and soundproofing benefits. They're great at blocking out outside sounds, and can reduce outside noise by as much as 70% in some brands. uPVC is also a great option if you're looking to lower your heating or cooling bills. They're extremely high performance and energy efficient, and help maintain a steady temperature despite the elements. They have a very low thermal conductivity, making them a fan-favourite when it comes to windows and doors. They're built to prevent thermal bridging and so aren't prone to condensation unlike aluminum is.
The material's rigidity also makes it a safe and secure choice when it comes to the security of your home.
uPVC is also eco-friendly and as a plastic, can be recycled up to 10 times during its lifetime. This reduces the amount of waste and debris that might end up in a landfill, and oftentimes, leftover bits and pieces from one door or window are recycled and used to make another.
Here are a few other benefits of uPVC:
Does not warp in hot temperatures BPA-free Recyclable Long-lasting & durable Resistant to chemical erosion Easy to maintain Affordable and easy to produce Hygienic Energy-efficient Eco-friendly Flame retardant Strong and secure Hazard-resistant Soundproof Secure