Aesthetics, Efficiency and Innovation, are the major terms that construction and property experts are cognizant of when it comes to fenestration industries.
uPVC is the material that stands by this requirement and has hit a sensational summit in recent years, and is sure to find a place in every household and construction project in years to come.
uPVC stands for Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride. Unplasticized means that there are no additives added during the manufacturing process.
It is also known as rigid PVC because of its durability, inflexibility, and exceptional performance in different weather conditions. It is waterproof, resistant to wind, protection against UV rays, Impact resistant. It is also a good electrical insulator, and its corrosion resistance property brands this material as “rigid uPVC.”
Factors that paved the path for the development of the uPVC industry include:
- Rapid urbanization
- Increased per capita income of middle class
- Increased migration of working-class groups to cities
- More number of residential projects
- National smart city mission, started in India in 2015, visualizes the construction of smart cities to renew urban society, improve citizens’ quality of life, and harness technology that leads to Smart outcomes.
- This mission has been started to provide affordable houses to citizens by 2022, which has led to increased investment in infrastructure development projects.
- Private partnership by the government to support this mission has led to several established companies to start-up partnering with small scale and start-up companies, thereby increasing the growth of the uPVC industry.
- Knowledge of modern technology construction materials among people.
- Change in lifestyle of middle-class people
- Focus on the need for renovation of residential and office structures
- First-class quality of the uPVC material
- Increase in number of end-users like residents, hospitals, office
- Increase in the number of distribution channels both online and offline.
- The geography of the country favours the use of uPVC.
Growth of uPVC industry globally
uPVC market growth rate valued at USD 23580 million in 2019. The market estimates to reach 33750 million US dollars by the end of 2026, with a growing CAGR of 5.2% during 2021-2026.
While the Indian uPVC window and door market, values at 1071 million US dollars in 2018, estimates to reach an 1810 million US dollar by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.84% during 2019-2025.
The Best quality uPVC doors and windows marketing has reached enormous popularity throughout these years and expects to reach a much greater height in the coming years.
So what are the properties that make uPVC this popular?
- Its positives lie in its strength.
- These materials are highly durable and stiffer.
- They have good fire resistance.
- Unlike wood that exhibits some amount of shrinkage during winter, which makes them get stuck and takes a lot of effort to open, uPVC saves you from all these difficulties as it doesn’t shrink or expand with changing seasons.
- It can tolerate high temperatures,
- Unlike aluminium which radiates heat, uPVC does not emit heat or cold.
- And it also seals air-conditioned rooms, so a significant saving on our electricity bill!
- It stands by the theme “Go Green”. Yes, they are recyclable and are PPA-free.
- It demands low maintenance, and you can clean them easily.
- This is the best material for countries like India, Africa where mosquitoes and diseases are very common. UPVC comes here to play by making available provision for mosquito nets
- uPVC also saves much of our time since there is not much carpentry work needed. Just measure the space, followed by installation. It is that simple.
- For areas with noise pollution, no worry at all. UPVC got it all covered and soundproof glasses installed along with it.
- What about the safety measures; we give it a triple plus with multiple lock points.
- It is Termite proof, constructed with smooth inner walls and facilitates water flow.
- uPVC also covers the aesthetic aspect, and it is available in a variety of colors and does not wear/fade easily.
- Above all, uPVC received “the green building concept” approval since they are free from lead and other hazardous substances.
With all these features in mind, the only question that pops up in your mind is, Is it costly? Absolutely NO! It is much cheaper than Aluminium and Wood.
Top Best Quality uPVC Doors and Window manufacturers in India include:
- FENESTA
- PROMINENCE (certified by BSI-UK, SK7-GERMANY)
- KOEMMERLING- holds a 20% share in the global market
- NCL WINTECH
- ALUPLAST
- VEKA INDIA Pvt Ltd
- REHAU WINDOW AND DOOR SYSTEM
- LG HAUSYS
- ENCRAFT INDIA Pvt Ltd
- DECEUNINCK PVC WINDOWS AND DOORS
- LESSO GROUP
- KIWBON
The main consumer markets are in Asia and The Pacific, Europe, US.
“Change is inevitable,” and with this 21st-century search, uPVC stands by its promise to provide innovative ideas in every step and is sure to bring a great revolution in the stream of fenestration.