Are Your Windows Recycled Or Made From Sustainable Materials?

This is a sponsored article by Purplex

PVCu is still the most popular material for window fabrication. Following some recent bad press, now is the perfect time to set things straight and promote PVCu for what it really is, a highly sustainable and environmentally friendly material. To do this, our focus is on the Rose Collection timber alternative PVCu sash windows.

Rose Collection PVCu sash windows

The Rose Collection PVCu sash windows are made by window fabricators Roseview Windows. They are a popular choice for heritage window replacement projects because of their faithful replication of the original timber style. They feature a wealth of period detailing including sash horns and astragal bars and include a tasteful wood effect finish.

The Rose Collection are manufactured using Rehau profiles. Rehau are industry renowned for their dedication to providing sustainable PVCu products. 80% of all off-cuts from Rehau profiles are recycled and re-used for a range of building applications. The window profiles themselves feature a PVCu core made completely from recycled plastic. Rehau use a streamlined fabrication process to limit emissions and their products are high performing to create an energy efficient end product.

PVCu – the myths expelled

When you think of PVCu, you may imagine a 1980s factory churning out plastic products which are used once then thrown away. PVCu products may once have been deserving of their bad image but in recent years PVCu has become one of the most environmentally friendly materials for producing high performance windows.

PVCu is:

100% recyclable
Durable (lifespan of over 50 years)
Low CO2 emissions
High thermal insulation capacity
Cost effective
Constantly evolving

The fenestration industry doesn’t stand still. Window fabricators are constantly looking for new ways to improve their products and create more sustainable and eco-friendly systems. For more information on the Rose Collection visit www.sashwindowsuk.com and to find out more about their window profiles go to www.rehau.com