| Fetures |
Aluventa |
uPVC |
| Raw material |
it's a natural metal. |
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (purely chemical based component). |
| Choice of colours and aesthetics |
Can be made available in unlimited colours and finishes. Smooth surface finish also ensures longevity of colours. |
Predominantly available in white, as colour tends to fade after prolonged exposure to sunlight. Few other colours and finishes available, but not preferred. |
| Durability under Extreme Weather |
No effect of UV radiation. Enables longer product life. |
Selectively absorbs UV radiations. This leads to colour degradation, loss of gloss, brittleness and visible chalking. |
| Repair |
Aluventa windows are repairable on site only which became economic. |
uPVC windows needs to send the factory for repair which is costly affair. |
| Life |
Life long |
8-10 Year |
| Monsoon Resistance |
In-built gutter section for drainage of water, making it watertight. |
Special rain tracks need to be accommodated for drainage of water. Leads to higher cost. |
| Resistance to wind |
Designed to withstand extreme wind pressure. Ideal for high-rise buildings and large windows (French windows). |
Reinforced with steel due to lower strength of uPVC. The metal is prone to rusting over period. |
| Re-colouring |
Aluventa may be coloured again. |
It may not be re-colour. |
| Effect of expansion / contraction |
Expansion gap is not required. No effect on Door and window. |
Can weaken the welded joints if expansion gap is not provided, thereby difficulty in operation. |
| Environment-friendly material |
Endlessly recyclable. |
Material quality tends to degrade with time and reuse. Harmful chemical emitted during manufacturing process. |
| Value of money |
Aluminium is the high value and has a cost on resale. |
uPVC has no resale value. |
