Much more than a source of natural light, the window is an essential element of the facade, which structures the volumes and organizes the interior spaces.
Whether under construction or renovation, it should not be chosen at random.
Among the range of windows available on the market, PVC models still occupy the lead in the ranking.
In France, three out of five windows are made of this material.
Easily recyclable, durable, aesthetic and customizable, it has advantages.
Here are the new trends.
A timeless product
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is the only polymer made up of 50% raw material of mineral origin, since it is partly derived from salt.
From the window to the bay window, this material meets many criteria: it is insulating, solid, durable (up to thirty years), rot-proof, recyclable and decorative thanks to its many design combinations.
It is therefore no coincidence that PVC is very successful with architects and building owners.
It responds to all construction (energy, safety, aesthetics) and environmental constraints, and imposes no maintenance difficulties.
Total customization
If in the past, the choice was limited in terms of aesthetics, today the possibilities are numerous.
There is indeed a wide range of materials, colors and finishes allowing you to blend your PVC windows into the decor.
The big trend of the moment is bi-colouring, that is to say windows that adapt to both the inside and the outside of the building.
In general, we choose white window jambs indoors and a more assertive color to decorate the facade of the house.
It is possible to combine several colors and materials with each other.
In terms of finishes, decorations are particularly popular for joinery.
Contemporary models imitate natural species (oak, teak, walnut, etc.) and grain.
There is also a craze for matte finishes, in brushed, smooth or grained metal, but also for lacquering with monochrome finishes.
Finally, the “velvet” aspect, made possible thanks to a special technology that mixes veneering and lacquering, is attractive because it gives the window a designer look and a silky feel.
A future-oriented material
Another very current feature of PVC windows: adaptation to energy requirements.
Indeed, the buildings of tomorrow will have to be almost neutral in terms of carbon emissions.
As such, PVC joinery remains a solution for the future because the models launched on the market by manufacturers are increasingly designed to offer energy performance.
Whether for thermal or acoustic insulation, PVC is an advantageous material.
It is also rated A+ with respect to VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions and does not pollute the indoor air of habitats.
As for its manufacture, it is one of the polymers that consumes the least energy and remains recyclable in the field of construction.
The National Syndicate of Plastic Extrusion (Snep) has also set up a chain of collection points for end-of-life PVC products.
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