Roofline and UPVC Profiles Specialists – Double Environmental Ratings for PVC-u
Over the next few years, suppliers to the building industry are likely
to see continued pressure to supply building components that have
demonstrable sustainable properties.
Already there have been many advances made in this area, especially
within our industry, the most recent of which has been an A rating for
PVC-u windows by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in its 2008
Green Guide.
One of the reasons why PVC-u windows gained this top rating was because
of the amount of work already being done in the area of recycling. By
continuing to improve the environmental aspects of our industry in this
way we can help developers and housing providers in both the public and
private sector meet their own green build targets. Ultimately, everyone
benefits through savings on disposal costs in addition to finding new
uses for material that would otherwise end up in landfill.
PVC-u is not usually a material associated with recycling but the steps
already taken means that we are beginning to change perceptions.
Without a doubt, it is a low maintenance material that requires no
ongoing upkeep and as well as offering longevity, however some still
mistakenly believe that it is not possible to recycle PVC-u.
When used in windows and doors, un-plasticised PVC is one of the most
rigid polymers at normal ambient temperature and shows little
deterioration after decades of exposure to the elements. This is just
one of the reasons why it has become such a popular choice, offering the
building and homeowner sector a cost-effective low maintenance solution.
Eurocell Profiles Ltd is one of the UKs leading suppliers of PVC-u
window, door, conservatory and roofline systems. From its base in Derbyshire,
Eurocell supplies a national network of fabricators with a uniquely comprehensive
range of upvc profiles including
windows, inline patio doors, vertical sliders, conservatories, roofline, cavity
closers and curtain walling. Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) is the sister company of Eurocell
Profiles and operates over 76 depots nationwide
stocking roofline,
windows trims, conservatory roofs and most other items required by the trade and DIY
customer.
