It is important to get to know the materials for your house, as such which one will be good for your building structure. There are plenty of materials for sliding glass doors or security windows and made with high-quality and long-lasting products for you to take into consideration.

If you are not familiar with the market just yet, a little bit of knowledge will be helpful for you to pick the right material that is best suited for your new sliding glass door, casement window, french door or security window. As such, the dilemma for homeowners to choose between uPVC and aluminium. There are surely differences between these two materials in terms of budget, durability and safety as well.

We’ll give some insights first on each of the materials, to clear your doubts.

For aluminium, it usually can be found in sliding door frames in combination with glass panels. The material is light, quite durable, and lasts long. It is also a low corrosion metal and able to stand against high winds or powerful storms. 

While for uPVC, or unplasticized polyvinyl chloride is often associated with material for the construction industry and common material for security windows or sliding doors frames!

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Durability

But how far is the difference and which one is a value-buy for homeowners, we’ll get through the list? Yes, uPVC counterparts are more cost-effective compared to aluminium security doors for sliding glass doors.

In terms of durability, aluminium comes with a lengthy-lifetime, it can last longer than uPVC up to more than 40 years and the material won’t rust compared to other metals. But for uPVC, although it can stand against rot and is quite durable, the material can degrade in time and requires replacement upon rusting.

Which one is more expensive?

Aluminium is associated with its high quality and less likely to degrade and takes longer to rust, as to why explaining its expensive price compared to uPVC. However, it can be considered a more cost-effective solution in the long run as it requires minimum replacement.

It depends too on the variables involved such as the quality of the aluminium used, size of the aperture, its colours and finishes and so on. But the usage of aluminium is becoming more affordable following the high demands in the market too for sliding glass doors, security windows, casement windows, french windows and security doors.

But for uPVC, despite its low cost, it is still durable, able to provide you with good security (security window and security door Malaysia) and energy-efficient (energy saving windows). The longevity of uPVC doors also makes them a one-time investment solution.

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Energy efficient (energy saving window)

Aluminium has been used for a while as a thermally inefficient window/door option compared to uPVC for energy-saving windows, due to its highly conductive metal as heat can pass through it easily.

While for uPVC used for energy saving windows, with its low conductivity, double glazing and tight sealing. It has the ability to cut the heat transfer from the warm interior to the cold exterior of your residence, as to why the energy-saving windows will be able to help you to save more energy and cut your energy bills.

But, of course, a consultation with the expert will be able to give you further detail on the differences and may give you a whole new perspective on these materials used for sliding doors, french doors, security windows and casement windows for you to decide for your property.

by Nurul
30th June 2020 13:45

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