What is the more durable woodgrain? Aluminium or PVCu?
Keganhirl > 12-20-2021, 06:17 AM
Both woodgrain PVCu and aluminium windows have their respective woodgrain coatings applied in controlled environments that creates a high quality finish. Both types of windows will also come with their respective guarantees that will vary from product to product.
The real test of durability comes if frames are accidentally damaged. Correctly maintained and with routine cleaning both PVCu and aluminium woodgrain products should last and look good for many years to come.
If the foil finish on the PVCu window is damaged where it is torn or exposes the bare profile underneath, it is unlikely to be repairable. If the powder coated and sublimated finish on a wood effect aluminium window is damaged there are touch up pens available that can provide a quality repair. Of course with both options it will depend on the extent of the damage.
The advantage of the process used on aluminium windows is that a very durable coating is applied that is very durable. The sublimated finish will protect against corrosion, UV rays, coastal salt, city centre environments, dirty rain and other airborne contaminants