What is the difference between Upvc and PVCu
UPVu or PVCu are two abbreviations referring to the same material, which is Poly Vinyl Chloride un-plasticised. The only difference is the words are placed in a different order.
We supply and fit bespoke PVCu, Timber, Aluminium or Eco Slide windows in Hereford and surrounding areas. If you would like sleek and stylish or classical elegant window, our design and fitting team have the solution for you. Our products are A-rated, energy-efficient and will reduce condensation, improve thermal value and increase home security, keeping your home aesthetically pleasing and secure.
The variety of styles range from PVCu casement, PVCu timber Flush and sash window with horns, if required. All our products can come with trickle vents or night openers to allow ventilation where needed. Also for fire safety reasons and to meet with current fire regulations, windows with floating mullions can be provided in the style of a French window or fire escape hinges can be fitted.
Our PVCu range come in a smooth colour or a foiled effect finish which simulates the look of wood, but offers the protection of maintenance free. Therefore no painting required for the lifetime of your windows.
All Rehau window offers an elegant and attractive upgrade to your home with the following improved benefits and enhancements.
Please see below for some FAQ, and if you can’t find what you need, please contact our friendly team as we welcome customer interaction.
UPVu or PVCu are two abbreviations referring to the same material, which is Poly Vinyl Chloride un-plasticised. The only difference is the words are placed in a different order.
Increase the value of you home whilst also making it anaesthetically pleasing.
Enhance your home security and safety with the latest window locking system & safety laminated or toughened glass.
Improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills with the latest glass technology.
Improve your home comfort with accurately fitted windows to reduce and illuminate drafts.
Reduce outside noise by using argon gas filled units or specialised laminated noise reducing glass.
UPVCu windows require low maintenance, therefore no painting is required.
You DO NOT need planning permission if you are replacing your windows for “like for like”
You WILL NEED planning permission if you planning on cutting a new opening and adding new additional windows.
All new or replacement windows require building regulation approval, unless you use an approved registered installer such as Wye Valley Home Improvements.
Wye valley home improvements will carry out a FREE site survey and advice on all building regulations and will always adhere to glazing building regulations as below:-
We will ensure your home is fitted with toughened or laminated glass where required for safety and home security reasons.
We will ensure your windows meet with the required ventilation building regulations and provide trickle vents where required.
We will ensure your home has means of an escape in case of fire, by fitting special fire safety hinges and designing your windows with the relevant size openings or floating mullions to allow easy escape. Or for a fireman wearing full equipment to enter the home.
We will ensure your windows meet with the latest thermal U-Value, therefore improving your homes energy efficiency rating.
Listed building will require a more detailed site survey to discuss individual requirements and solutions as planning permission can be more specialised in these areas.
Outside noise can be reduced by fitting new double glazing units which are argon gas filled, combined with warm edge spacers. Most people find these measures are enough but for houses close to roads we can also provide specialist acoustic laminated glass or triple glazing with one laminated glass barrier in the middle glazing pane.
Wye Valley Home Improvements ensure our double glazed units have argon gas filled cavities with a warm edge spacer bar running all around the inside of the unit, combined with specialised glass coatings on the glass to reduce condensation and outside noise whilst also improving home efficiency for heat loss.
We believe in 100% satisfaction with everything we do, but don’t just take our word for these words are from just some of our happy customers…
Leave a Google ReviewA perfect experience from start to finish, Jon came out as agreed measured, gave me a price and a date for fitting. He then confirmed the date and the windows were fitted perfectly. We are so happy with the service and quality.