Make the home an island
November 16, 2010
PVC is one of the oldest plastic materials in the world. It is produced from salt (57%) and petroleum products. For 50 years it has been improved to become a product used universally, because it is versatile, economic and environmentally friendly with the environment.
Long life and savings
He is, in addition, the product used for the manufacture of window in the main countries of Europe. Throughout history their market and their use have starred in a steady growth in detriment of other materials. A PVC window lasts a very long period of time, 50 years in perfect state of use and almost maintenance-free. It is also completely resistant to almost all common chemical agents today and to harmful gases that pollute the atmosphere.
The use and consumption of PVC carpentry is a good indicator of quality highly developed within the construction sector as the PVC Windows provide excellent benefits to housing and its environment at affordable prices. Due to the high coefficient of thermal insulation of PVC window, avoiding the effect of "cold wall" of a conventional window and the undesirable effect of the condensation. This entails a significant energy savings both BTU and calories.
Due to the high coefficient of thermal insulation, cost amortised quickly by saving energy that provides to the user. PVC carpentry is very resistant and long-lasting applications, which is one of the greatest virtues of the product from the point of view of sustainability.
Specificities of PVC Windows
- A window fitted with insulating glazing PVC (two glass of 4milímetros with air intermediate 12 mm: 4/12/4) has a transmittance U = 1, 6-2, 5W / m2 ° C.
- Its use reduces the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere, given its excellent thermal performance.
- To be greater coefficient of acoustic insulation carpentry, also reduces greatly the effects of noise pollution. As an example we can say that a PVC window with insulating double glass, get acoustic fades between 32db and 48 db.
- PVC window, according to the standard UNE 23.727, is classified as M1, is to say, hardly inflammable and self-extinguishing: stop burning when it disappears the external flame that caused.
- Its ignition temperature is 390 ° C, with a rate of 50% oxygen (to wood, these figures are 260 ° C, with an index of oxygen from 21 per cent).
Three rules that classify the window according to their benefits:
-UNE-EN 12207: 2000.Classification according to their air permeability
(Old 85-208-81).
Obtained classification: class 4 (the most waterproof).
-UNE-EN 12208: 2000.
Classification according to their imperviousness to water.
(Old 85-212-83).
Obtained classification: class 9A (the more stalls).
-UNE-EN 12210: 2000.
Classification according to their resistance to wind
(Formerly 1st 85-213-86).
Obtained classification: class C5 (the most secretive).
* obtaining ratings highest in each of the trials.
About Asoven
It is the first and only Association is in Spain with the primary objective of promoting the use of PVC window. It was founded in 1998 and with the passage of time he has gained confidence enough and needed to be the link and hub for PVC carpentry businesses.
Currently consists of 115 partners throughout the national territory which form a group whose objective is the represent the sector of joinery in PVC beyond where required, from government agencies to work forums and media.
