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UVPC doors and wndows
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Someone I know in Tenerife has had all their aluminum windows and doors changed to UVPC.  As far as I a aware this is not a particularly good move as surely UVPC expands in the heat causing them to stick?  Anyone know about these things?
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Hi Emmi,
As far as I remember/know ours are UPVC, never had a problem. The UPVC ones have a metal frame anyway.
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They shouldn't be a problem.  The windows are designed to expand and contract in hot climates.
They are bedded in on silicone which allows for movement without cracking.
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(26-07-2019, 12:10 PM)Spitfire58 Wrote: Hi Emmi,
As far as I remember/know ours are UPVC, never had a problem. The UPVC ones have a metal frame anyway.

You only usually get internal metal frames in good quality frames its probable the easiest way for suppliers
to cut corners and save Money by leaving part or all of it out.  Metal frames should always be used if the frame
is in any way load bearing
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Nor me Sam.  I have no idea why she changed them from one to another.  The aluminium windows and doors on my house in Fuerteventura  have been in for about 20 years and they still look as good as new.  My neighbour has original wooden ones, and although they could do with a top up of oil or stain or varnish, they also look good. Some people just spend Money for the sake of it methinks! I don't expect UVPC is any cheaper on the Island, I would think the contrary.
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